The Great Dawn

The Great Dawn (Italian: La grande aurora) is a 1947 Italian drama film directed by Giuseppe Maria Scotese and starring Renée Faure, Rossano Brazzi and Giovanni Grasso. The Greek actress and future star Yvonne Sanson made an early appearance in the film. It was produced by Scalera Film and began production at the Cinevillaggio Studios complex in Venice during the wartime Italian Social Republic. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vittorio Valentini. Significant delays followed until its completion and release in postwar Italy. Synopsis A gifted young musical prodigy is encouraged to pursue his talents. Cast Renée Faure as Anna Gamba Rossano Brazzi as Renzo Gamba Giovanni Grasso as Oreste Bellotti Michele Riccardini as Don Terenzio Yvonne Sanson as Daisy Fausto Guerzoni as Fausto Loris Gizzi as Cooky Guglielmo Sinaz as Salesman Dante Maggio Pierino Gamba as Pierino, direttore d'orchestre