Geronimo1967
Theres quite a familiar premise supporting this colourful costume drama, and its proof that Gina Lollobrigida can turn out an operatic aria with some considerable skill, too. Indeed, its her own dulcets delivering Verdis beautiful Vissi darte that starts this drama off. Her character, Lina is a music hall cantante at the turn of the twentieth century who has a brief encounter with the visiting Russian prince Sergei (Vittorio Gassman). The two fall hook, line, and sinker but he must leave to rejoin his regiment. Meantime, she is adopted by musical maestro Doria (Robert Alda) who takes her under his wing and to Paris where she is swiftly the talk of the town. A brief but rather controversial reunion with her princely beau could put the kibosh...