In 1900 in Rome, the poor carpenter Francesco, by a twist of fate, is recognized component of a noble family in the process of decay. Francesco knows the cynical and ruthless Prince Torquato Terenzi, disappointed by life and progress, and also falls in love with the beautiful Duchess Elisa. When Prince Terenzi dies, Francesco realizes that he's not enriched for nothing with the inheritance, because the noble family is broke; so he enlistes himself for the war in Libya, but quickly returnes to Italy, disgusted by the atrocities of the fighting. His dream is to be a singer, and so he goes to America with the Duchess Elisa.
as Francesco 'Checco' Puricelli - aka Conte Tacchia
as Fernanda Toccacieli
as marchese Lollo D'Alfieri
as Ninetto
as duchessina Elisa Savelli
as Tomegaux, spadaccino francese
as duca Saverio Savelli
as duchessa Savelli
as mastro Alvaro Puricelli
as Prince Torquato Terenzi
as nonna di Fernanda
as Bimbo
as delegato di Pubblica Sicurezza
as "er Ciriola", gestore dell'omonima balera
as "er Sor Capanna", cantore di stornelli
as " Il Notaio"
as Servant (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
