A former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Umberto MelnatiEttore Omeri | Ettore Omeri |
 Maria Pia CasilioMariannina | Mariannina |
 Roberto RissoGiorgio Astori | Giorgio Astori |
 Ludmilla DudarovaBaronessa Caprioli | Baronessa Caprioli |
| FFlora MarielSuora | Suora |
| GGiulio CalìImpiegato Biblioteca Nazionale | Impiegato Biblioteca Nazionale |
 Xenia ValderiDirettrice museo | Direttrice museo |
| GGiuseppe ChinniciCommissario | Commissario |
 Nino Vingelliun detenuto | un detenuto |
 Gemma BolognesiAmica baronessa | Amica baronessa |
 Pietro De Vicoil regista del provino | il regista del provino |
| EEugenia TavaniPortinaia | Portinaia |
 Marcello Mastroianni(uncredited) | (uncredited) |
 Italia Almirante-ManziniNot listed | Not listed |
 Francesca BertiniNot listed | Not listed |
 Lyda BorelliNot listed | Not listed |
 Wanda CapodaglioNot listed | Not listed |
 Helena MakowskaNot listed | Not listed |