Tina Pica

Acting

Tina Pica

Born March 31, 1884 · Napoli, Italy

Died July 16, 1968 · aged 84

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia : Tina Pica (31 March 1884 in Naples – 16 July 1968 in Naples) was an Italian supporting actress who played character roles on stage. Her film debut came in 1935 with Il cappello a tre punte. In the 1950s, she became a celebrity thanks to her role as Caramella in the successful film series Pane, amore e fantasia (1953),Pane, amore e gelosia (1954), Pane, amor…

Known For

Melody of LoveMelody of Love · 1952
Melody of Love
9.01952
MovieDramaRomance
A comedy with lots of Neapolitan songs and shots of the Bay of Naples finds Maria Morelli unable to marry her singing sailor/lover, Giacomo because her father, Don Salvatdore Morelli objects. She can't elope because her father has an heart ailment and uses it to hold Maria. Giacomo misunderstands and takes off on a global singing tour.
Yesterday, Today and TomorrowYesterday, Today and Tomorrow · 1963
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
7.41963
MovieComedyRomance
Three tales of very different women using their sexuality as a means to getting what they want.
The Gold of NaplesThe Gold of Naples · 1954
The Gold of Naples
7.31954
MovieDramaComedy
A tribute to Naples, this film presents six episodes: a clown exploited by a gangster, a pizza seller losing her husband’s ring, a child's funeral, a gambler beaten by a kid, a prostitute's unusual wedding, and a "wisdom seller" offering advice.
A Hero of Our TimesA Hero of Our Times · 1955
A Hero of Our Times
6.91955
MovieComedy
Alberto Menichetti lives with an aunt and an old housekeeper, Clotilde; he has a job in a firm and his boss is Mrs. De Ritis, a widow whose husband was killed during a wild boar hunt. She likes him but Alberto likes Marcella; she is under age and he is awaiting her birthday to declare his love. His greater traits are to be fearful of everything and to be selfish. This nature will get him into trouble..
Scandal in SorrentoScandal in Sorrento · 1955
Scandal in Sorrento
6.81955
MovieRomanceComedy
Back to his hometown, a former marshal finds his house occupied by a young woman working as a fishwife.
GuaglioneGuaglione · 1956
Guaglione
6.81956
MovieMusicRomance
This is an Italian Romance starring Terence Hill
Neapolitan CarouselNeapolitan Carousel · 1954
Neapolitan Carousel
6.51954
MovieMusicComedy
Music, ballet, folk dances and mime eliciting the spirit of Naples across the ages are loosely tied together by the comedic wanderings and exploits of the Esposito family.
A Mink CoatA Mink Coat · 1956
A Mink Coat
8.01956
MovieComedy
A newlywed couple win the lottery and the prize is a mink fur which might change their lives forever.

Filmography

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The Virtuous BigamistThe Virtuous Bigamist · 1956
The Virtuous Bigamist
6.31956
MovieComedyDrama
The Provence, somewhere in the 1950's. Paul Verdier, traveling salesman, leaves his home and his quarrelsome wife for his weekly round. On the train he meets a young woman, Marie, who looks a little lost. No wonder. Marie is pregnant but lacks the customary husband. She's returning to her village but is not exactly looking forward to the confrontation with her parents and the villagers, all pretty conservative people. After getting to know Paul a little better (for which there is ample time during the trip by train and bus) Marie decides to ask Paul to act as her husband, just to allay the suspicions of her family. After some hesitating Paul accepts, charmed by the girl and unaware of the complications such is bound to cause to his own life.