Donatella

Elsa Martinelli stars as Donatella, a simple and honest Roman young girl, in this 1956 Italian comedy film directed by Mario Monicelli. After finding a woman's handbag containing valuables and documents, Donatella returns it to its owner, a wealthy American lady who offers her a job managing the lady's villa during her absences. There, she meets Maurizio (Gabriele Ferzetti), a rich, elegant, and well-educated young man with whom she falls in love; after he discovers her humble origins, Maurizio is convinced of Donatella's good faith and they eventually marry, with guidance from Guido (Walter Chiari).