The Peddler and the Lady

The Peddler and the Lady

1943 · 91 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, Comedy

Peppino, a fishmonger on Campo de' Fiori, a famous Roman marketplace, works alongside Elide, a greengrocer, who has a soft spot for him, despite the fact they argue all day long... But neither Peppino, nor his friend Aurelio, the barber, are interested in getting married. Until he meets the beautiful Elsa...

Directed by Mario Bonnard · Written by Mario Bonnard

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