Pina Menichelli and Livio Pavanelli in La biondina
Vintage Italian postcard. G.B. Falci, Milano, No. 258. Pina Menichelli and Livio Pavanelli in one of Pina Menichelli's last films La biondina (Amleto Palermi 1923), based on a book by Marco Praga on the tragedy of a woman whose husband kills her in the end. It seems that Italian censorship forced the scriptwriter to add morality to the film, so Praga's tragedy is framed within a story about a modest, conventional wife who, encouraged by her friend, dreams of breaking out, but then reads Praga's book and decides to remain honest and loyal.
Fascinating and enigmatic Pina Menichelli (1890-1984) was the most bizarre Italian diva of the silent era. With her contorted postures and disdainful expression, she impersonated the striking femme fatale. See also filmstarpostcards.blogspot.com/2008/09/pina-menichelli.html
Pina Menichelli and Livio Pavanelli in La biondina
Vintage Italian postcard. G.B. Falci, Milano, No. 258. Pina Menichelli and Livio Pavanelli in one of Pina Menichelli's last films La biondina (Amleto Palermi 1923), based on a book by Marco Praga on the tragedy of a woman whose husband kills her in the end. It seems that Italian censorship forced the scriptwriter to add morality to the film, so Praga's tragedy is framed within a story about a modest, conventional wife who, encouraged by her friend, dreams of breaking out, but then reads Praga's book and decides to remain honest and loyal.
Fascinating and enigmatic Pina Menichelli (1890-1984) was the most bizarre Italian diva of the silent era. With her contorted postures and disdainful expression, she impersonated the striking femme fatale. See also filmstarpostcards.blogspot.com/2008/09/pina-menichelli.html