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Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097360592740
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 12, 2005
Running Time: 100 minutes
Sales Rank: 10821
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: August 07, 1960
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Description:
IT STARTED IN NAPLES tells the story of an American lawyer who travels to Naples to settle the estate of his recently deceased expatriate brother. When he arrives, he discovers that his sister-in-law was also killed in the accident, leaving their son Marrietto in the guardianship of an aunt he hardly knows. The mutual suspicion of the two towards one another eventually turns to attraction.
Amazon.com:
A minor entry in the fabled careers of Clark Gable and Sophia Loren, It Started in Naples is slight, but enjoyable fluff. As the title indicates, the story begins in Naples, although the action takes place on the Isle of Capri. Michael (Gable in his penultimate performance) is a lawyer recently arrived from Philadelphia to put his late brother's affairs in order. The result of one of those 'affairs' is a street urchin named Nando (Marietto), whose mother is also deceased. Her nightclub singer sister, Julia (Loren), is his lax, if loving caretaker. Straight-laced Michael, who is engaged, believes Nando would be better off in the States. So he takes the matter to court, where he is represented by the dapper Mario (Vittorio De Sica, who directed Loren to an Oscar in Two Women). The conclusion to this harmless bit of escapism is almost as charming as it is inevitable. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Routine romantic comedy with beautiful scenery
An American lawyer (Clark Gable) comes to Naples to settle the affairs of his deceased brother, only to learn he has an eight year old nephew being raised by an aunt (Sophia Loren), a local cabaret singer. Predictably, aunt and uncle disagree on how the child should be raised, and, just as predictably, fall in love.
The film tries to portray the Neopolitans as simple fun-loving people, contrasted with the serious, stuffy American lawyer, but it does not work for me. Clark Gable was 59 when the film was released; he moves stiffly and his face seems pudgy at times, while Sophia Loren was only 26 (and quite healthy). Therein lies the problem: the story is not a May-December romance, and the aging Gable is not convincing as a romantic partner for the young and lovely Sophia.
The real attractions are the location photography of Naples and Capri, and the wonderful Sophia Loren herself. Filmed in VistaVision, the scenery is spectacular on a large screen TV -- particularly the eerily-beautiful shots of Capri's Blue Grotto. Sophia Loren effortlessly portrays: a parade queen, slovenly housekeeper, caring aunt, cabaret singer, and a woman in love -- amply demonstrating why she was a super star.
This is not a great movie, but if you enjoy romantic comedies it is a pleasant way to spend an evening.
Rating: - A must see for Sophia Loren fans
"It Happened in Naples" isn't great, but it's a solid product from 1960 Hollywood. It has star power, a catchy tune ("Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano") that is still being covered by new artists today, a romantic Italian setting, lots of gorgeous Technicolor, and a plot that won't strain anyone's intellect. It's certainly watchable, but it never rises to the level of magic.
Mike Hamilton (Clark Gable) is making his second trip to Naples. The first time was with the Fifth Army in 1943. Seventeen years later he has returned to settle the estate of his ne'er-do-well brother, Joe. Since Joe was perpetually low on funds, Mike anticipates a quick trip - a brief meeting with the lawyer and then back to Philadelphia. Mike is a no nonsense kind of guy.
It comes as a complete shock to Mike when the lawyer, Mario Vitale (Vittorio De Sica), informs him that his brother died in a boating accident along with his common law wife. They left behind their eight year old son, Nando (Marietto), who has been living with his material aunt, Lucia Curcio (Sophia Loren), on the island of Capri.
Rather than taking the child away from his home and the aunt he knows and loves, Mike is content to leave Nando with Lucia. He gives her money and promises that he will be sending monthly payments to help with the child's support. Everyone is happy until Uncle Mike becomes a victim of Italian timetables and misses his boat back to the mainland.
Unable to sleep, Mike wanders ... Read More
Rating: - It Started in Naples
Three movie greats, Gable, Loren and Vittorio De Sica in a charmingly old fashioned romantic comedy set in the beautiful scenery of the island of Capri.
Rating:  - A Great Classic
A timeless story of love for a beautiful woman, an endearing child and a place of unsurpassed charm--Capri, Italy. The acting is superb as is the photography which captures the color, the people and their way of life to perfection; and the music is equally enjoyable. After watching this brilliant comedy you will want to go there--and stay!
Rating: - It Started in Naples
This movie is a gem! If you have been to Italy, you will love it!
Clark Gable is a perfect co-star for Sophia Loren. I have loved her since
I was 16. The woman was and is not only gorgeous, she knows how to
expose raw emotions. This is a perfect comedy because she seems to have
so much fun with the part and makes us want to laugh along. Her laughter
is infectious. When she needs to be dramatic, as in the more intimate scenes with Clark Gable, she exposes her real feeling. Among her great movies-HOUSEBOAT; BLACK ORCHID; TWO WOMEN; SUNFLOWER (a beautiful
movie with music by Henry Mancini); MARRIAGE ITALIAN STYLE; YESTERDAY,
TODAY, AND TOMORROW. One of her scenes in SUNFLOWER is heartbreaking.Her dramas are as equally as good as her comedies. IT STARTED IN NAPLES
also stars a little boy named Marietto Paolo Carlini, whom I assume is
Italian also. I have never seen him since. His performance is touching
and will make you laugh and cry. The chemistry among these actors is
wonderful! If you like comedies, you will like this. The best thing
is that Amazon has all of Sophia Loren's greatest films.
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