The Violet Seller (1958): Cast & Plot
The Violet Seller is a 1958 music drama directed by Luis César Amadori, starring Raf Vallone as Fernando, Sara Montiel and Tomás Blanco. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Luis César Amadori
- Original language
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Spanish - Studio
- Producciones Benito Perojo
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Violet Seller About?
The premise of The Violet Seller without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On New Year’s Eve 1899, violet seller Soledad meets aristocrat Fernando in bustling Madrid. They fall in love, but their class divide and Fernando’s obligations—pressured by his brother Alfonso to honor an arranged engagement to the countess Magdalena—threaten their union. Defying convention, Fernando moves Soledad into a luxurious apartment and announces their intention to marry, scandalizing high society.
The Violet Seller Cast & Characters
Raf Vallone leads the cast as Fernando, with Sara Montiel as Soledad Moreno and Tomás Blanco as Alfonso. Directed by Luis César Amadori; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luis César Amadori
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Raf Vallone as Fernando - Sara Montiel as Soledad Moreno
- Tomás Blanco as Alfonso
- Ana Mariscal as Magdalena
Also Starring in The Violet Seller
· 8 more- Frank Villard Henri Barnard
- Julia Delgado Caro Isabel
- Robert Pizani Maestro
- Blanca Suárez Cantante
- Laura Valenzuela Chica del Maestro
- Tony Soler Lola
- Pastor Serrador Carlos
- Aurora García Alonso Florista
The Violet Seller Plot Summary
What happens in The Violet Seller from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Madrid, 31 December 1899. On New Year’s Eve, Soledad, Sara Montiel, a street violets seller and a budding variety show singer at the Salón Bolero café-concert, meets Raf Vallone’s Fernando at the door of the Apolo Theatre, and they immediately fall in love with each other.
Fernando is under constant pressure from his older brother, Duke Don Alfonso, Tomás Blanco, who reminds him of his duties, including his engagement to Countess Doña Magdalena, Ana Mariscal. Despite the stubborn wall of social inequality between them, their affection defies Madrid’s rigid class codes. Fernando defies convention by moving Soledad into a luxurious apartment and publicly announcing their engagement, sparking a scandal in the city’s high society. The pressure and the scrutiny weigh heavily on him, but their connection burns bright.
Full summary
The whole story of The Violet Seller, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Violet Seller?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Soledad's occupation at the beginning of the story?
The Violet Seller Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Продавщица фиалок” and “La Violetera”.
- Also known as
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- Продавщица фиалок
- La Violetera
- دختر بنفشه فروش
- 卖紫罗兰的姑娘
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The Violet Seller FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Violet Seller, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Violet Seller?
The Violet Seller runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Violet Seller released?
The Violet Seller was released on April 6, 1958.
Who directed The Violet Seller?
The Violet Seller was directed by Luis César Amadori.
More films by Luis César Amadori Who is in the cast of The Violet Seller?
The Violet Seller stars Raf Vallone as Fernando, Sara Montiel as Soledad Moreno and Tomás Blanco as Alfonso, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Violet Seller have a post-credit scene?
No. The Violet Seller has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Violet Seller in?
The original language of The Violet Seller is Spanish.
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