Variety Lights (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1950, Variety Lights is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show. Vivacious Lily quickly sells out crowds and earns the resentment of Checco's mistress, Melina Amour, but the fledgling performer has far bigger ambitions and soon sets her sights on a higher-profile role.
Who’s in it. Variety Lights stars Peppino De Filippo as Checco Dal Monte, Giulietta Masina as Melina Amour, Carla Del Poggio as Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli and John Kitzmiller as Trumpet player Johnny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Variety Lights has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Variety Lights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Variety Lights tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Variety Lights (1950)?
- In US, Variety Lights is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Variety Lights worth watching?
- Variety Lights holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Variety Lights?
- Variety Lights stars Peppino De Filippo, Giulietta Masina, Carla Del Poggio, John Kitzmiller and Folco Lulli.
- When was Variety Lights released?
- Variety Lights was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.