Mister Max (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1937, Mister Max is a comedy and romance film directed by Mario Camerini, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Vittorio De Sica, heir to a large sum of money and owner of a newspaper vending stall, makes enough money out of his business to take a vacation at a fashionable resort. He is given a cruise ticket by an aristocrat who is an old school friend, and is mistaken for the aristocrat when he uses a camera that has his friends name on it. Assia Noris plays a maid who falls in love with him because of who he is and not who others think he is. Happy ending comes when De Sica marries Noris, who is more real than the pampered society belles he has been partying with.
Who’s in it. Mister Max stars Vittorio De Sica as Gianni / Max Varaldo, Assia Noris as Lauretta, Rubi D'Alma as Donna Paola and Lilia Dale as Pucci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Mister Max has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mister Max page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mister Max tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mister Max (1937)?
- In US, Mister Max is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mister Max worth watching?
- Mister Max holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mister Max?
- Mister Max stars Vittorio De Sica, Assia Noris, Rubi D'Alma, Lilia Dale and Caterina Collo.
- When was Mister Max released?
- Mister Max was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.