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The Flight of Socrates
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Wikipedia article
'The Flight of Socrates' (Italian:'La fuga di Socrate') is a 1923 Italian silent film directed by Guido Brignone and starring Carlo Aldini.Stewart p.7
Plot
Ajax accidentily startles Socrates, the pet parrot of his fianc Annita, causing him to fly away through an open window. Annita says she will not marry Ajax until he returns Socrates to her. In his international search for the parrot, Ajax accidentally becomes a wanted man everywhere he goes. Socrates eventually is released to return home by his new owners, Liliana and her father, much to Annita's delight. While Socrates returns home, Ajax does not, because he finds the love of his life, Liliana, while searching for Socrates. The film ends with Annitas parents scolding her for abusing Ajaxs love.
Cast
* Carlo Aldini - Ajax (Aiace)
* Ruy Vismara - Annita
* Vasco Creti - Liliana's father
* Giuseppe Brignone - Annita's father
* Miss Rolfo - Liliana
References
Bibliography
* Stewart, John. 'Italian Film: A Who's Who', McFarland, 1994.
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