Memo Benassi

Acting

Memo Benassi

Born June 19, 1886 · Sorbolo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Died February 24, 1957 · aged 70

No biography available.

Known For

The Affairs of MessalinaThe Affairs of Messalina · 1951
The Affairs of Messalina
★ 4.11951
MovieDramaHistory
A story, set in Rome of 44 A.D., concerning the amorous and political intrigues of the evil Empress Messalina, the wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius, and her eventual hounding to death.
The Conquest of the AirThe Conquest of the Air · 1931
The Conquest of the Air
★ 5.41931
MovieHistoryDocumentary
This early docudrama uses dramatic reenactment, working models of early flying machines, and archival footage to trace man's attempts to fly from ancient times through the 1930s.
The Jester's SupperThe Jester's Supper · 1942
The Jester's Supper
★ 6.11942
MovieRomanceDrama
In Florence, at the time of Lorenzo de Medici, known also as Lorenzo the Magnificent, the aristocrat brothers Chiaramantesi rule with an iron fist the streets of the city. Ruthless and fierce, the two brothers have chosen as their special victim the innocent and harmless Giannetto. Even though determined to not react to the cruel pranks of the brothers, Giannetto is forced to take a stand when Ginevra, a beautiful girl that works in the Chiaramantesi household, is dragged into the game. To defend his honor and protect the girl, Giannetto works out a fiendish plot that will end in blood and madness.
Princess TarakanovaPrincess Tarakanova · 1938
Princess Tarakanova
★ 10.01938
MovieDramaHistory
Italian version of 'Princess Tarakanova'. A film about the story of princess Élisabeth Tarakanova.
Everybody's WomanEverybody's Woman · 1934
Everybody's Woman
★ 6.61934
MovieDrama
Gaby is expelled from school after a married teacher commits suicide after telling her he can't live without her. Though she has done nothing, she is punished for his act.
Tonight at ElevenTonight at Eleven · 1937
Tonight at Eleven
★ 9.01937
MovieComedy
A comedy poking fun at earlier 1930s American crime films: A society lady goes after a gang of outlaws and lands up becoming involved romantically with a gangster.
The Conquest of the AirThe Conquest of the Air
The Conquest of the Air
★ 10.0
MovieHistoryAdventure
A sweeping, cinematic pseudo-documentary history of human flight, starting with the failed attempt of Icarus, and ending with the aviation triumphs of the fascist regime.
Dente per denteDente per dente · 1943
Dente per dente
1943
MovieDramaHistory

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