Mister Max (1937): Cast
Mister Max is a 1937 romantic comedy directed by Mario Camerini, starring Vittorio De Sica as Gianni / Max Varaldo, Assia Noris and Virgilio Riento. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- Mario Camerini
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Astra Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mister Max About?
The premise of Mister Max without spoilers.
Vittorio De Sica, a wealthy heir who runs a newspaper‑vending stall, earns enough to vacation at a chic resort. An aristocratic schoolfriend gives him a cruise ticket, and a camera with the friend's name causes a case of mistaken identity. Maid Assia Noris loves him for who he truly is, and the story ends with their marriage, highlighting genuine love over the shallow society he once mingled with.
Mister Max Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- aristocrat
- vacation
- resort
- newspaper
- maid
- italian
- heir
- cruise
- camera
- male female relationship
- vendor
- snob
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- shop owner
- ship
- photography
- ocean
- newspaper story
- misunderstanding
- italy
- false arrest
- 1930s
- train
- snobbery
- role reversal
- role playing
- poor man rich woman
- newsagent
- nanny
- horseback riding
- high society
- governess
- false identity
- double life
- count
- class differences
- aristocracy
- character name in title
Mister Max Cast & Characters
Vittorio De Sica leads the cast as Gianni / Max Varaldo, with Assia Noris as Lauretta and Virgilio Riento as Pepe. Directed by Mario Camerini; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mario Camerini
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Vittorio De Sica as Gianni / Max Varaldo - Assia Noris as Lauretta
- Virgilio Riento as Pepe
- Vivi Gioi as Dolly (uncredited)
Also Starring in Mister Max
· 11 more- Umberto Melnati Riccardo
- Rubi D'Alma Donna Paola
- Romolo Costa Il commandante Baldi (uncredited)
- Clara Padoa Jeanne - la giocatrice al bridge sul treno (uncredited)
- Desiderio Nobile Il maggiore (uncredited)
- Caterina Collo Zia Lucia
- Lilia Dale Pucci
- Mario Casaleggio Zio Pietro
- Ernesto Ghigi Pierino (uncredited)
- Luciano Dorcoratto Guido (uncredited)
- Michele Contessa
More from Mario Camerini
More films directed by Mario Camerini: Don Camillo and the Contestants, …And Suddenly It’s Murder!, Run with the Devil and Holiday Island.
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Mister Max FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mister Max, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mister Max?
Mister Max runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Mister Max released?
Mister Max was released on August 29, 1937.
Who directed Mister Max?
Mister Max was directed by Mario Camerini.
More films by Mario Camerini Who is in the cast of Mister Max?
Mister Max stars Vittorio De Sica as Gianni / Max Varaldo, Assia Noris as Lauretta and Virgilio Riento as Pepe, among 15 credited actors.
Does Mister Max have a post-credit scene?
No. Mister Max has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mister Max in?
The original language of Mister Max is Italian.
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