Totò 1898-1967
Overview
| Works: | 367 works in 1,106 publications in 6 languages and 3,765 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Anthology films Quotations Film adaptations War films Dark comedy films Short films Caper films Biography |
| Roles: | Actor, Author, Performer, Other, Interviewee, Author of screenplay, Scenarist, Musician, Director, Costume designer, Illustrator, Composer, Contributor |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Totò
- De Totó a Sandrini( Book )
- Totò : manuale dell'attor comico by Dario Fo( Book )
- Fra Totò e Gadda : sei invenzioni sprecate dal teatro italiano by Claudio Meldolesi( Book )
- Toto, l'uomo e la maschera by Franca Faldini( Book )
- Totò : linguaggi e maschere del comico( Book )
- Il cinema di Totò : (1930-1945) : l'estro funambolo e l'ameno spettro by Alberto Anile( Book )
- Totò, stars & stripes( Book )
- Totò, mio padre by Liliana De Curtis( Book )
- Totò attore : la più ampia e definitiva biografia artistica by Ennio Bìspuri( Book )
- La lingua in gioco : da Totò a lezione di retorica by Fabio Rossi( Book )
- Siamo uomini o caporali? : diario semiserio di Antonio de Curtis by Totò( Book )
- Totò by Orio Caldiron( Book )
- Totò parole di attore e di poeta( Book )
- Totò si nasce e io, modestamente, lo nacqui by Totò( Book )
- Totò : avventure di una marionetta by Roberto Escobar( Book )
- Parli come badi by Totò( Book )
- Totò : principe clown : tutti i film di Totò by Ennio Bìspuri( Book )
- Ogni limite ha una pazienza by Totò( Book )
- Roma Hollywood Roma : Totò, ma non soltanto by Franca Faldini( Book )
- Totò a prescindere by Liliana De Curtis( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Totò
I soliti ignoti = Big deal on Madonna Street by
Mario Monicelli(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in Italian and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five men conspire to burglarize a small-time jeweler's safe. When the time comes to carry out the scheme, the men become hopelessly clumsy and have to eventually give up and go home
6 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in Italian and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Five men conspire to burglarize a small-time jeweler's safe. When the time comes to carry out the scheme, the men become hopelessly clumsy and have to eventually give up and go home
Uccellacci e uccellini by
Pier Paolo Pasolini(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pier Paolo Pasolini was accused of being a Catholic Marxist by both his admirers and his critics. In this film Marxism and Catholicism do battle in the form of a talking crow and an itinerant priest. From the mouth of the crow Pasolini delivers such lines as "It's twilight, twilight for the great hopes." Pasolini hired the great Italian comedic actor Totò, the face of commercial Italian comedy, to play the role of the priest in this film. It was to be one of Totò's last performances, he died in Rome a year after the film's release. Although he described himself as a Catholic, Pasolini was more interested in what he referred to as the sacred, than in organized religion. In many of his films he questioned the nature of progress, very often romanticizing a primitive utopian past
52 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 282 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pier Paolo Pasolini was accused of being a Catholic Marxist by both his admirers and his critics. In this film Marxism and Catholicism do battle in the form of a talking crow and an itinerant priest. From the mouth of the crow Pasolini delivers such lines as "It's twilight, twilight for the great hopes." Pasolini hired the great Italian comedic actor Totò, the face of commercial Italian comedy, to play the role of the priest in this film. It was to be one of Totò's last performances, he died in Rome a year after the film's release. Although he described himself as a Catholic, Pasolini was more interested in what he referred to as the sacred, than in organized religion. In many of his films he questioned the nature of progress, very often romanticizing a primitive utopian past
Big deal on Madonna Street : I soliti ignoti = persons unknown by
Mario Monicelli(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in Italian and French and held by 106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Quatre voleurs sans envergure cherchent un gros coup. Cosimo a bien une idée, mais il est en prison. Ses complices trouvent un "pigeon", Pépé, qui accepte d'avouer le crime de Cosimo et de prendre sa place derrière les barreaux. Mais Pépé vole le plan des malfrats et forme sa propre bande ..."
33 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in Italian and French and held by 106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Quatre voleurs sans envergure cherchent un gros coup. Cosimo a bien une idée, mais il est en prison. Ses complices trouvent un "pigeon", Pépé, qui accepte d'avouer le crime de Cosimo et de prendre sa place derrière les barreaux. Mais Pépé vole le plan des malfrats et forme sa propre bande ..."
Oro di Napoli = Gold of Naples by
Vittorio De Sica(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1954 and 2013 in Italian and English and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gold of Naples: A selection of stories with Toto as a little clown imposed on by a bullying racketeer, Silvana Mangano as a prostitute, Sophia Loren in her celebrated comic turn as a pizza seller, and Vittorio De Sica himself as a gambler
21 editions published between 1954 and 2013 in Italian and English and held by 95 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gold of Naples: A selection of stories with Toto as a little clown imposed on by a bullying racketeer, Silvana Mangano as a prostitute, Sophia Loren in her celebrated comic turn as a pizza seller, and Vittorio De Sica himself as a gambler
The witches = Le streghe(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1966 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of five short films each starring Silvana Mangano
6 editions published between 1966 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of five short films each starring Silvana Mangano
Roberto Rossellini by
Roberto Rossellini(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in Italian and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Era notte a Roma: "In this emotional war drama set in Nazi-occupied Rome, a beautiful bootlegger gives sanctuary to three escaped POWs, an American pilot, a Russian sergeant and a British major. By taking them in, she tragically jeopardizes the safety of her Communist lover while the confinement of the trapped prisoners brings their uneasy alliance to a boiling point, symbolizing the chaos of the world around them."--Container
1 edition published in 2008 in Italian and held by 71 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Era notte a Roma: "In this emotional war drama set in Nazi-occupied Rome, a beautiful bootlegger gives sanctuary to three escaped POWs, an American pilot, a Russian sergeant and a British major. By taking them in, she tragically jeopardizes the safety of her Communist lover while the confinement of the trapped prisoners brings their uneasy alliance to a boiling point, symbolizing the chaos of the world around them."--Container
TuttoTotò by
Totò(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in Italian and held by 60 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in Italian and held by 60 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'A livella. Poesie napoletane by
Totò(
Book
)
26 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in Italian and Neapolitan Italian and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 1964 and 2013 in Italian and Neapolitan Italian and held by 43 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joyful laughter = Risate di gioia by
Mario Monicelli(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in Italian and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two plotting pickpockets have an evening of petty larceny planned for New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, their bungling friend shows a positive genius for unintentional interference
10 editions published between 1991 and 2016 in Italian and held by 30 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two plotting pickpockets have an evening of petty larceny planned for New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, their bungling friend shows a positive genius for unintentional interference
La mandragola = The mandrake by
Alberto Lattuada(
Visual
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11 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in Italian and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In the 16th century, Callimaco, a wealthy young Florentine studying in France, hears of the celebrated beauty of Lucrezia Calfucci, the young wife of Nicia, a prominent old notary. Accompanied by his manservant, Callimaco returns to Florence to undertake the seduction of the virtuous Lucrezia. Because she has not been able to bear a child for Nicia, Lucrezia has endured a variety of torments designed to cure sterility. Callimaco connives with Ligurio, a professional parasite, on a means of executing his plan. Posing as a famed physician, Callimaco informs the foolish Nicia that his wife will bear him a child if she drinks a potion made from the mandrake root. Callimaco further explains that the first man to lie with her will die, and it is therefore imperative that a substitute lover be found. Nicia is convinced, but the chaste Lucrezia agrees only reluctantly, pressured by her mother and Fra Timoteo, a corruptible monk. Callimaco then poses as a street vagabond and allows himself to be taken by force to Lucrezia's chambers. She is repulsed by the seeming halfwit until Callimaco removes his disguise to confess his part in the conspiracy. Overcome by his passion and tenderness, Lucrezia welcomes him into her arms. Later, she informs her husband that she will require the services of her physician for a long time to come, and that Callimaco must become a permanent member of the household"--AFI catalog, 1961-1970
11 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in Italian and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"In the 16th century, Callimaco, a wealthy young Florentine studying in France, hears of the celebrated beauty of Lucrezia Calfucci, the young wife of Nicia, a prominent old notary. Accompanied by his manservant, Callimaco returns to Florence to undertake the seduction of the virtuous Lucrezia. Because she has not been able to bear a child for Nicia, Lucrezia has endured a variety of torments designed to cure sterility. Callimaco connives with Ligurio, a professional parasite, on a means of executing his plan. Posing as a famed physician, Callimaco informs the foolish Nicia that his wife will bear him a child if she drinks a potion made from the mandrake root. Callimaco further explains that the first man to lie with her will die, and it is therefore imperative that a substitute lover be found. Nicia is convinced, but the chaste Lucrezia agrees only reluctantly, pressured by her mother and Fra Timoteo, a corruptible monk. Callimaco then poses as a street vagabond and allows himself to be taken by force to Lucrezia's chambers. She is repulsed by the seeming halfwit until Callimaco removes his disguise to confess his part in the conspiracy. Overcome by his passion and tenderness, Lucrezia welcomes him into her arms. Later, she informs her husband that she will require the services of her physician for a long time to come, and that Callimaco must become a permanent member of the household"--AFI catalog, 1961-1970
Il teatro di Totò (1932-1946) by
Totò(
Book
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4 editions published in 1976 in Italian and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1976 in Italian and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roberto Rossellini. Where is freedom?(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in Italian and held by 26 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rossellini's darkly comic satire showcases the great Italian comic Totò as a barber who is imprisoned for murdering his wife's suspected lover. After twenty years, Salvatore leaves the prison walls to find the world he once knew gone. His wife is dead, he encounters one deceitful person after another, and his family and friends are even more disloyal. Salvatore realizes he has no choice but to find a way back to prison where he feels certain he will be happier
1 edition published in 2008 in Italian and held by 26 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rossellini's darkly comic satire showcases the great Italian comic Totò as a barber who is imprisoned for murdering his wife's suspected lover. After twenty years, Salvatore leaves the prison walls to find the world he once knew gone. His wife is dead, he encounters one deceitful person after another, and his family and friends are even more disloyal. Salvatore realizes he has no choice but to find a way back to prison where he feels certain he will be happier
Dov'è la libertà--? by
Roberto Rossellini(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1952 and 2009 in Italian and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dark comedy from an Italian master. Salvatore Loicano is a convict just released from 22 years in prison. Freedom isn't what he expected so Sal's solution is to break back into prison
12 editions published between 1952 and 2009 in Italian and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dark comedy from an Italian master. Salvatore Loicano is a convict just released from 22 years in prison. Freedom isn't what he expected so Sal's solution is to break back into prison
Miseria, e nobiltà by
Eduardo Scarpetta(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1954 and 2018 in Italian and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy about a rich Marquis who asks two financially strapped men to pretend to be his father and uncle in order to convince the wealthy father of the woman he loves that he should be allowed to marry her. The deception is discovered, but the Marquis' real father shows up and the story ends happily
11 editions published between 1954 and 2018 in Italian and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comedy about a rich Marquis who asks two financially strapped men to pretend to be his father and uncle in order to convince the wealthy father of the woman he loves that he should be allowed to marry her. The deception is discovered, but the Marquis' real father shows up and the story ends happily
Totò cerca casa(
Visual
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17 editions published between 1949 and 2011 in Italian and French and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trials and tribulations of a working-class family living in a squalid apartment. In an attempt to ameliorate the family's economic situation Totò undertakes the position of caretaker at a funeral parlour. Various comic mishaps ensue
17 editions published between 1949 and 2011 in Italian and French and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Trials and tribulations of a working-class family living in a squalid apartment. In an attempt to ameliorate the family's economic situation Totò undertakes the position of caretaker at a funeral parlour. Various comic mishaps ensue
Parli come badi by
Totò(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Quotations from the comic actor Totò's films topically arranged, followed by a list of his feature films with plot summaries and excerpts from reviews
10 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Quotations from the comic actor Totò's films topically arranged, followed by a list of his feature films with plot summaries and excerpts from reviews
Guardie e ladri by
Mario Monicelli(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in Italian and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Per non essere radiato, il brigadiere Bottoni (Aldo Fabrizi) deve arrestare entro tre mesi Ferdinando Esposito (Totò), un piccolo truffatore che si è lasciato sfuggire. Dopo spassosissime vicende e rocamboleschi inseguimenti i due finiranno per diventare amici."--Container
12 editions published between 1992 and 2008 in Italian and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Per non essere radiato, il brigadiere Bottoni (Aldo Fabrizi) deve arrestare entro tre mesi Ferdinando Esposito (Totò), un piccolo truffatore che si è lasciato sfuggire. Dopo spassosissime vicende e rocamboleschi inseguimenti i due finiranno per diventare amici."--Container
Capriccio all'italiana by
Steno(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1968 and 2005 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A six-story anthology by some of Italy's leading directors of the 1960s
5 editions published between 1968 and 2005 in Italian and Undetermined and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A six-story anthology by some of Italy's leading directors of the 1960s
Totò, Peppino e la malafemmina(
Visual
)
11 editions published between 1956 and 2011 in Italian and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three brothers live in the country near Naples. Gianni, the son of one brother goes to Naples to study medicine, where he meets a ballet dancer. They fall in love and, when she goes to Milan, Gianni follows her. Informed of this and afraid that their nephew will stop studying, the three brothers leave for Milan to persuade Gianni to come back and continue studying and abandon the "Malafemmina" (bad girl)
11 editions published between 1956 and 2011 in Italian and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three brothers live in the country near Naples. Gianni, the son of one brother goes to Naples to study medicine, where he meets a ballet dancer. They fall in love and, when she goes to Milan, Gianni follows her. Informed of this and afraid that their nephew will stop studying, the three brothers leave for Milan to persuade Gianni to come back and continue studying and abandon the "Malafemmina" (bad girl)
Actitudes ante la tecnología informática by
Helio Carpintero(
)
1 edition published in 1985 in Spanish and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1985 in Spanish and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Salvatori, Renato Actor
- Scarpelli, Furio 1919-2010 Scenarist Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Adapter
- Gassman, Vittorio Author of introduction Performer Actor
- Umiliani, Piero Musician Composer
- Carotenuto, Memmo 1908-1980 Actor
- Di Venanzo, Gianni 1920-1966 Cinematographer Photographer
- Vides Cinematográfica
- Murgia, Tiberio 1929-2010 Actor
- Rory, Rosanna 1940- Actor
- Novelli, Adriana
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Antonio De Curtis
Clemente, Antonio
Clemente, Antonio 1898-1967
Clemente, Antonio Vincenzo Stefano
Curtis, Antonio De
Curtis, Antonio de 1898-1967
De Curtis , Antonio
De Curtis, Antonio 1898-1967
DeCurtis, Antonio 1898-1967
DeCurtis Gagliardi, Antonio 1898-1967
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DeCurtis Gagliardi Comnène de Byzance, Antonio 1898-1967
DeCurtis Gagliardi Comnène de Byzance, Antonio 1898-1967 Geburtsname
Ducas Comneno Porfirogenito Gagliardi De Curtis di Bisanzio, Antonio Griffo Focas Flavio Angelo 1898-1967
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