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Dora Nelson (1939): Cast

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Dora Nelson is a 1939 comedy directed by Mario Soldati, starring Assia Noris as Dora Nelson, Massimo Girotti and Carlo Ninchi. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Dora Nelson (1939) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Mario Soldati
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Italian
Studio
ICI
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dora Nelson About?

The premise of Dora Nelson without spoilers.

The story follows a modest young woman whose striking resemblance to a temperamental film star leads producers to hire her as a double. She soon finds herself stepping into the actress’s appearances and even her private relationships, navigating the chaos of a mistaken identity. The film is a remake of a French comedy released five years earlier.

Dora Nelson Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • calligraphism
  • double
  • actress playing multiple roles
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Dora Nelson Cast & Characters

Assia Noris leads the cast as Dora Nelson, with Massimo Girotti as Enrico and Carlo Ninchi as Giovanni Ferrari. Directed by Mario Soldati; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mario Soldati

More films directed by Mario Soldati: Policarpo, ufficiale di scrittura, The Virtuous Bigamist, Woman of the River and Of Life and Love.

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FAQ

Dora Nelson FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dora Nelson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dora Nelson?

Dora Nelson runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Dora Nelson released?

Dora Nelson was released on December 1, 1939.

Who directed Dora Nelson?

Dora Nelson was directed by Mario Soldati.

More films by Mario Soldati

Who is in the cast of Dora Nelson?

Dora Nelson stars Assia Noris as Dora Nelson, Massimo Girotti as Enrico and Carlo Ninchi as Giovanni Ferrari, among 5 credited actors.

Does Dora Nelson have a post-credit scene?

No. Dora Nelson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dora Nelson in?

The original language of Dora Nelson is Italian.

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