Marcello, a shy tenor, is afraid of singing in public. Two friends of his think of having an elegant youth on the stage pretending to be singing while Marcello dubs him behind the scenes. The scam is successful but after a while Marcello summons the courage to go on stage himself.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Tito Schipale ténor Marcello Palma | le ténor Marcello Palma |
 Eduardo De FilippoGilberto, l'impressario | Gilberto, l'impressario |
 Fred PasqualiGilbert | Gilbert |
 Peppino De FilippoAndrea | Andrea |
 Simone VaudryLucy | Lucy |
 Assia Norisla jeune américaine | la jeune américaine |
| JJean GobetAndré | André |
 Charles Dechampsle journaliste | le journaliste |
 Camillo Pilottole journaliste | le journaliste |