In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.

Directed by: Federico Fellini & Alberto Lattuada
Written by: Federico Fellini & Alberto Lattuada & Ennio Flaiano & Tullio Pinelli
Runtime: 93 minutes
Critics score:
Cast:
Peppino De Filippo Peppino De Filippo
Checco Dal Monte 
Carla Del Poggio Carla Del Poggio
Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli 
Giulietta Masina Giulietta Masina
Melina Amour 
John Kitzmiller John Kitzmiller
Trumpet Player Johnny 
Dante Maggio Dante Maggio
Remo 
Checco Durante Checco Durante
Theater Owner 
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Also known as:
  • The Lights of Variety
  • Variety Lights
  • Mujeres y luces