Abandonment (Italian: Abbandono) is a 1940 Italian historical drama film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Corinne Luchaire, George Rigaud and Maria Denis. It was shot at the Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art director Guido Fiorini.
Plot
In the 1830s, there is shock when the son of a wealthy shipowner returns from a distant voyage with a new wife.
Cast
Corinne Luchaire as Anna
George Rigaud as Capitano Stefano Courier
Maria Denis as Maria, sua sorella
Camillo Pilotto as Moran
Lia Orlandini as La signora Courier
Osvaldo Valenti as Leonard
Enrico Glori as Il marito di Maria
Sandro Ruffini as Pierre Courier
Giulietta De Riso as Dolores
Nerio Bernardi as Ridaud
Carlo Duse as Richard
Nino Marchesini as Il medico
Production
The film, one of the few dramas directed by the Tolentino-based director, was shot in the Cinecittà facilities.
The male lead George Rigaud was credited in the titles with the Italianized name Giorgio Rigato.
The Commission of Cinematographic Revision granted clearance for theatrical circulation without making any cuts had censor visa No. 31,039 in July 5, 1940, for an ascertained length of the film of 2,752 meters and was presented at the 8th Venice International Film Festival.
References
Bibliography
Enrico Lancia & Fabio Melelli. Attori stranieri del nostro cinema. Gremese Editore, 2006.