A Gigolette (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1924, A Gigolette is a drama film directed by Vittorio Verga.
What it’s about. Only a fragment of the film survives. Taking advantage of Carnival season, Álvaro devises a Machiavellian plan to seduce a young woman. When she shows up at his house to deliver a bundle of clothes, he shows her a beautiful gigolo dress and invites her to the town's dances. They would only be for two or three hours. Liz accepts, and together they go out dressed as a gigolo, he as an Apache. Liz has fun with Álvaro, and at one point, they decide to go to the beach. Dizzy from champagne and dancing, she loses consciousness, waking up alone. Desperate, Liz runs to Álvaro's house and discovers that he has left for the north. Disoriented, she wanders the streets until she meets Maneco, an employee of Dr. Elzman. Maneco takes her to the doctor's house, and Liz tells him everything that happened. The doctor, fond of the young woman, decides to protect her.
Who’s in it. A Gigolette stars Amélia de Oliveira as Liz, Jaime Costa as Álvaro, Augusto Aníbal as Maneco and Arthur de Oliveira as Dr. Elzman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Gigolette sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Gigolette page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Gigolette tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Gigolette (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Gigolette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Gigolette worth watching?
- A Gigolette holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Gigolette?
- A Gigolette stars Amélia de Oliveira, Jaime Costa, Augusto Aníbal, Arthur de Oliveira and Leonel Simi.
- When was A Gigolette released?
- A Gigolette was released in 1924.