Francesca Rinaldi

Salvatore and Concetta have been engaged for a long time, but are unable to marry because of money and family problems. Concetta is invited to America with the family of an aunt and, before leaving, she swears eternal fidelity to Salvatore. A year later, after having no news of Concetta, Salvatore leaves for New York to find her. (worldcat)

Two hungry men become friends in adversity, but are thrown into gaol when they cause a traffic jam by looking at the sky. In gaol, they meet a sophisticated but hungry con-man, whose trick is to dine in restaurants without paying... (bfi)