Marietto is a very lively and creative orphaned child, housed in a boarding school of nuns. One day, while browsing a newspaper, he sees a photo of a beautiful opera house dancer, Camilla, and is convinced that she is her mother.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vera TschechowaThe dancer Camilla | The dancer Camilla |
 Marietto AngelettiMarietto | Marietto |
 Vittorio De SicaNot listed | Not listed |
 Gabriele FerzettiAndrea | Andrea |
 Roberto RissoFilippo | Filippo |
 Mario CarotenutoThe baker | The baker |
| DDori DorikaThe baker's wife | The baker's wife |
 Pina RenziSuperior mother | Superior mother |
 Giacomo FuriaPastry chef | Pastry chef |
 Gisella SofioSuor Celeste | Suor Celeste |
 PolidorLo spazino | Lo spazino |
| EErminio SpallaUn saltimbanco | Un saltimbanco |