PLOT

Gardenio, an old variety show performer who has never known success, ekes out a living doing third-rate tours in the provinces. During a show met with hisses and whistles of disapproval, the spectators demand that Caterina, the bar’s lovely cashier, be allowed to sing. The show is a success and the young woman becomes part of Gardenio’s small company. A famous impresario notices Caterina and offers her a fabulous contract, which she demands for Gardenio as well. Despite the difference in their ages, the two performers get married. But their paths soon diverge: while the girl goes on to success, old Gardenio prefers to give up working in television and goes back to performing variety shows in provincial towns. It is only thanks to Caterina’s help that Gardenio is able to put together a great show in Rome and at last find the success he has always dreamed about with him. (Enrico Lancia)
Story by Fede Arnaud and Alberto Liberati.