Desiderio Nobile

Carlo Rutelli falls in love with the beautiful variety singer Yvonne la Nuit, but his father opposes the wedding. World War I breaks out and Carlo is killed while Yvonne has a son, but on orders from Carlo's father, she is told he is dead. Her career descends and only Nino, an art partner, remains close to her and helps her earn her living by singing in taverns.

Le marchand de journaux Gianni (De Sica) est confondu avec le comte Max Varaldo et commence à mener une double vie, courtisant une noble comme comte et sa femme de chambre comme marchand de journaux. Une délicieuse comédie de "téléphones blancs" jouait tous sur le malentendu sentimental.