
A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.

Umberto Melnati
Ettore Omeri

Maria Pia Casilio
Mariannina

Roberto Risso
Giorgio Astori

Ludmilla Dudarova
Baronessa Caprioli
Flora Mariel
Suora
Giulio Calì
Impiegato Biblioteca Nazionale

Xenia Valderi
Direttrice museo
Giuseppe Chinnici
Commissario

Nino Vingelli
un detenuto

Gemma Bolognesi
Amica baronessa

Pietro De Vico
il regista del provino
Eugenia Tavani
Portinaia

Marcello Mastroianni
(uncredited)

Italia Almirante-Manzini

Francesca Bertini