The Emperor of Capri

The Emperor of Capri

1949 · 82 min · IT · 6.7 (33 votes)
Dir. Luigi Comencini · Starring Totò, Gianni Appelius, Galeazzo Benti, Nerio Bernardi, Mario Castellani, Pina Gallini · Music Felice Montagnini
Comedy

Beautiful gold-digger Sonia mistakes Antonio, a waiter in a Neapolitan hotel, for Arab Prince Bey of Agapur and makes an appointment with him for the following day in Capri, and Antonio goes there behind the backs of his wife and mother-in-law. A lucky series of circumstances actually does transform him into the prince of the island.

VIBE

A delightful romp filled with mistaken identities and charming deceptions. It's a breezy, sun-drenched escape that feels like a classic European vacation, perfect for a lighthearted mood.

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caprimistaken identity
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