The Blind Woman of Sorrento

Overview

Drama set in the nineteenth century in Sorrento in southern Italy. It is an adaptation of the 1852 novel of the same title by Francesco Mastriani. A young woman named Beatrice loses her sight after witnessing the death of her mother. Unable to see Beatrice is unable to identify her mothers’ killer. The police arrest a man who they believe is the murderer. Did they get the right man or is the killer still lurking in the shadows? Years later a family friend introduces Beatrice to a renowned Doctor who specializes in restoring sight. Will Beatrice regain her sight and identify her mothers’ killer or will someone make sure that she never sees again?

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 30, 1934

Original language

Italian

Spoken languages

Italian

Cast

Anna Magnani,Giotto Tempestini,Dria Paola,Corrado Racca,Dino Di Luca

Director

Nunzio Malasomma

Writer

Tomaso Smith

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0024979