It Started In Naples
Clark Gable And Sophia Loren Star In A Sunny Mediterranean Romp.
The magnetic screen team of Clarke Gable and Sophia Loren strikes romantic sparks in this comedy romp set amid the beautiful city of Naples and the Isle of Capri. Gable portrays stuff Philadelphia attorney Michael Hamilton, who must travel to Italy to wrap up the estate of his deceased, philandering brother. Not only is he taken aback by the noisy and spontaneous Capri nightlife, he is further shocked to discover that his late brother has left a living, breathing legacy-in the form of Nando, a rebellious cigarette-smoking 10 year old son! And it isn't long before Nando is caught in a custody tug-of-war between the visiting American and his fiery guardian aunt (Loren), a nightclub singer who dreams of becoming a movie star. It Started In Naples...but will it end in love? With Gable, Loren and Vittorio De Sica in the cast and romantic Italy as a backdrop, the end result is sure to be sexy, sunny fun!
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Travel Video - bello
Nice little film, clealry received money from the Ministry of Tourism Napoli.
Predictable ending. Apparently Clark Gable was considered a very good actor, but not in this film. Very unnatural, stiff and monotonic in delivering the lines. His development is very amateurish and can be pinpointed at the exact scenes. Sofia is okay, forced at times. Of course a cliche cute little boy in an Italian film is worth the entertainment.It Started in Naples - evie
I rented this because we have an upcoming trip to Capri. It looks as interesting and beautiful as I imagined.
A fairly decent period comedy (1960). Clark Gable is a bit stilted, but then isn't he always.
We found the young boy to be charming.
Generally a good show and it gives an interesting glimpse into early 60s film.1 Part Gable 2 Parts Loren 1 Kid - Kissfan
All these parts add up to a stuttering sputtering effort that maintains no momentum, no on screen chemistry and features a smoking wine swigging Italian 8 year Old.
It plain just does not work any which way you cut it. Gable seems to be playing out the string whilst Loren is there for "sex sells" even in 1960.
All this proves that a bad movie is a bad movie ....whether made in 2005 or 1960.
Folks this is a stinker......... Pass it Zipsters!!! I give it a two stars... .5 for Loren .5 for Gable...despite their stilted performances!!
The other Star is for the nice shots of Italy!
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Travel Video - bello
Nice little film, clealry received money from the Ministry of Tourism Napoli.
Predictable ending. Apparently Clark Gable was considered a very good actor, but not in this film. Very unnatural, stiff and monotonic in delivering the lines. His development ...It Started in Naples - evie
I rented this because we have an upcoming trip to Capri. It looks as interesting and beautiful as I imagined.
A fairly decent period comedy (1960). Clark Gable is a bit stilted, but then isn't he always.
We found the young boy to be charming.
Generally ...1 Part Gable 2 Parts Loren 1 Kid - Kissfan
All these parts add up to a stuttering sputtering effort that maintains no momentum, no on screen chemistry and features a smoking wine swigging Italian 8 year Old.
It plain just does not work any which way you cut it. Gable seems to be playing out ...