Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953) — Perfery

(1953)Directed by Vittorio De Sica64 minDrama, Romance

“This Longing ... This Yearning ... This Wanting ...”

While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?

Jennifer Jonesas Mary Forbes

Montgomery Cliftas Giovanni Doria

Gino Cervias Police Commissioner

Richard Beymeras Paul

Paolo Stoppaas Traveling Salesman

Nando Brunoas Railway Worker

Enrico Glorias Police Brigadier

Liliana Geraceas Pregnant Sicilian Woman

Giuseppe Porellias Gallant Traveler

Roberto Raias Brakeman

Maria Pia Casilioas Young Bride from Abruzzo (uncredited)

Clelia Mataniaas Mother of Annoying Children on the Train (uncredited)

Enrico Viarisioas Cheerful Telegram Man (uncredited)

Memmo Carotenutoas Venturini, Thief at the Police Station (uncredited)

Charles Fawcettas Sad Man at the Post Office (uncredited)

Mariolina Bovoas Blonde Girl on the Train (uncredited)

AT Attilio Torellias Robbed Man at the Police Station (uncredited)

Gigi Rederas Bridegroom from Abruzzo (uncredited)

Ciro Di Castroas Information Desk Attendant (uncredited)

Pasquale De Filippoas Post Office Clerk (uncredited)

Oscar Blandoas Railway Worker (uncredited)

Aristide Catonias Priest (uncredited)

UM Ugo Marias Priest (uncredited)

Leslie Danielsas Information Booth Agent (Uncredited)