Casanova's Big Night
Apr 07 1954
•1h 26m
•Comedy, Adventure
Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.
Cast
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Bob Hope
Pippo Popolino
Joan Fontaine
Francesca Bruni
Audrey Dalton
Elena Di Gambetta
Basil Rathbone
Lucio / Narrator
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