It Started in Naples

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It Started in Naples

1960

1h 40m

Romance

Comedy

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When American lawyer Michael Hamilton hears that his estranged younger brother and sister-in-law have died in a car accident, he flies to Naples, Italy, to settle their estate. Upon arriving, the xenophobic Hamilton meets his impish nephew, Nando, for the first time, and decides he will bring the boy back with him to the United States. But when Nando's gorgeous aunt, Lucia Curcio, protests, a lengthy and heated custody battle ensues.

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

12/03/2019

The film tries hard to qualify for top marks in the naughty-but-nice category of comedy but a sense of strain and occasional coyness are drawbacks.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

04/24/2012

C

There's no chemistry between Gable, who's twice as old than love interest Sophia Loren in this lukewarm, utterly predictable culture clash comedy.

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

08/16/2005

2.5/5

It's a quaint and pretty old movie, to be sure, but it's also more than a little boring.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

08/03/2005

1.5/4

...an aimless, thoroughly predictable waste of time masquerading as a romantic comedy.

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

07/08/2005

3/5

a fossil of a bygone age when comedies didn't require scatalogical humor, and romances didn't require any basis in logic

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@CSharpe Feb 8

I agree with others that it is fairly boring with no chemistry between Gable and Lauren. Still, it IS Gable and Lauren, and I think always nice to have a chance to see them in a movie. The little actor playing Nando is a delight to watch. Really good and entertaining! Plus it is nice to see the scenery of Capri. I've been there and the film does a good job of showing off the beauty.

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erroll F.

@Repok Jan 27

Beautiful cinematography of many stellar locations on the Isle of Capri and Naples along with the stunning Sophia Loren make this film watchable. One of Clark Gable’s last movies before he passed at the age of 59.

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philip c

@RT97212611 Jan 27

Terrible acting by Gable

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Ella L

@EllaLLPB Jan 19

Utterly charming, handsome and talented cast. Sit back, enjoy the acting, Italy, have yourself happy 90 minutes

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Vitor O

@RT19027067 03/14/2025

Not much happens in the movie. However, the charisma of the main actors and the beautiful city of Napoli helps holding de viewers.

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Maarit L

@Komedienne 01/26/2025

Sweet daydream. Nice and light.

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Melville Shavelson

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Clark Gable

Michael Hamilton

Sophia Loren

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Mario Vitale

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Synopsis

When American lawyer Michael Hamilton hears that his estranged younger brother and sister-in-law have died in a car accident, he flies to Naples, Italy, to settle their estate. Upon arriving, the xenophobic Hamilton meets his impish nephew, Nando, for the first time, and decides he will bring the boy back with him to the United States. But when Nando's gorgeous aunt, Lucia Curcio, protests, a lengthy and heated custody battle ensues.

Director: Melville Shavelson
Producer: Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose
Screenwriter: Melville Shavelson, Jack Rose, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 7, 1960, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2011
Runtime: 1h 40m