| Dora Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mario Soldati |
| Written by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Anchise Brizzi |
| Edited by | Giovanna Del Bosco |
| Music by | Felice Montagnini |
Production company | Industrie Cinematografiche Italiane |
| Distributed by | Industrie Cinematografiche Italiane |
Release date | December 1939 |
Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
Dora Nelson is a 1939 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Soldati and starring Assia Noris, Carlo Ninchi and Luigi Cimara. It is a remake of the 1935 French film of the same title, which was based on a play by Louis Verneuil. The film was shot at Cinecittà in Rome, with several real employees of the studio appearing as themselves.[1] It belongs to the movies of the calligrafismo style.
A headstrong diva abandons the set of her latest film, and heads of to Cannes. A working class girl who strongly resembles the star takes her place so that the film can be finished.