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Stunning Photos from the 17th Venice International Film Festival, 1956

Venice International Film Festival is the oldest and one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. The festival was held for the first time in 1932 under the guidance of Count Giuseppe Volpi di Misurata, Antonio Maraini, and Luciano De Feo, and soon gained great popularity, becoming an annual event from 1935 onward. Traditionally, the Venice Film Festival has shown a selection of top-notch films every year. Many of the most successful directors and actors of our time have walked the red carpet. The glamor essence of the festival has always been a significant part of its artistic value.

The 17th Venice International Film Festival took place from 28 August to 9 September 1956. The two films ‘Burmese Harp’ and ‘Calle Mayor’ competed for the award but tied for the Golden Lion, so no award was given. Due to a lack of consensus among international juries, the contest was declared void.

Below are some spectacular images of celebrities, actresses, directors and famous personalities from the 1956 Venice film festival. These photographs depict the blooming days of Venice film festivals.

#1 Italian actress Sylva Koscina at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#2 Actress Marisa Allasio, 1956 Venice Film Festival, Italy

#3 Italian actress Sandra Milo after a dunking in the Adriatic at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#4 Italian actress Sandra Milo, at 1956 Venice Film Festival, Italy, Sunday 2nd September 1956

#5 Italian actress Wanda Osiris, 1956 Venice Film Festival, Italy

#6 Italian actress Elsa Martinelli speaking with Bernard McElwaine Sunday Pictorial Journalist, at 1956 Venice Film Festival, Italy.

#7 The Duke and Duchess of Windsor take a stroll at the Lido, Venice, where they are attending the International Film Festival, 1956.

#8 Italian actress Sandra Milo, 1956 Venice Film Festival, Italy.

#9 Italian actress Silvia De Vietri, 1956 Venice Film Festival, Italy

#10 Gina Lollobrigida At The Inauguration Of The Venice International Film Festival On August 1956.

#11 The Soviet Film Delegation at Venice Film Festival.

The Soviet Film Delegation at Venice Film Festival.

Including stage manager Fridrikh Ermler (second right) and cinematographer Eduard Tisse (right), with Mr Fedrov, an official with the Ministry of Culture, Italy, August 30th 1956.

#12 Italian actress Silvia De Vietri at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#14 Italian actress Wanda Osiris, at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#15 Italian actress Sylva Koscina at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#16 Abbe Lane, American singer and actress, with pet dog, a Chihuahua called Chicita at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#17 Oscar winning Italian actress Anna Magnani (centre), pictured at her cocktail party, held at the Golf Club Lido di Venezia.

#18 Italian actress Elsa Martinelli at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#19 Abbe Lane, American singer and actress, arrives in Venice by train, pictured with her pet dog Suzette.

#20 Italian actress Sandra Milo after a dunking in the Adriatic at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#21 Italian actress Sylva Koscina at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#22 English actress Caryl Gunn gets a push from Italian star Marisa Allasio.

#23 Italian actress and singer Elena Giusti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#24 American actress and fashion model Anne Neyland at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#25 Italian actress Lucia Banti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#26 Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, speaking with Bernard McElwaine Sunday Pictorial Journalist.

#27 Italian actress and fashion model Elsa Martinelli enjoys a ride in the sea on Bill the horse.

#29 Italian actress and fashion model Elsa Martinelli enjoys a ride in the sea on Bill the horse.

#30 Italian actress Elsa Martinelli smelling flower, in background, Bernard McElwaine Sunday Pictorial Journalist.

#31 Italian TV star Elena Guisti, wearing a fur wrap.

#32 Italian actor and comic Alberto Sordi, with young starlet Ziti.

Italian actor and comic Alberto Sordi, with young starlet Ziti.

Alberto Sordi is also a film director and the dubbing voice of Oliver Hardy in the Italian version of the Laurel and Hardy films.

#33 Italian actress Sandra Milo, poses for pictures as she sits on a Pedalo.

#34 Italian actress and fashion model Elsa Martinelli enjoys a ride in the sea on Bill the horse.

#35 Italian actress Sandra Milo, wearing striped shirt and white shorts.

#37 Italian actress Sandra Milo after a dunking in the Adriatic.

#38 Italian actress and singer Elena Giusti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#39 Abbe Lane, American singer and actress at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#40 Japanese woman wearing traditional outfit with Parasol at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#41 Italian actress and singer Elena Giusti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#42 Abbe Lane, American singer and actress at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#43 Italian TV star Elena Guisti, wearing a fur wrap at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#44 Italian actress Sandra Milo at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#45 Italian actress Sandra Milo, wearing striped shirt and white shorts at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#46 Abbe Lane, American singer and actress, with pet dog, a Chihuahua called Chicita.

#47 French actress Helene Remy (left) & Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida (right, also, Milko Skofic, husband of Gina, and Bernard McElwaine Sunday Pictorial Journalist.

#48 Helene Remy & husband speaking with Bernard McElwaine Sunday Pictorial Journalist.

#50 Italian actress Elsa Martinelli at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#51 Barbara Hutton and her son in Venice

Barbara Hutton and her son in Venice

American heiress to the Woolworth estate, Barbara Hutton (1912-1979) wears a bathing suit as she relaxes at the Lido with her son Lance Reventlow (1936-1972) in Venice during the Film Festival, Italy, August 31st 1956.

#52 Helen Kypre, Dramatic Art Student at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#53 TV show ‘Let’s Take a Trip’ rehearsal of festival La Posada, 8 December 1956.

#54 Italian actress and fashion model Elsa Martinelli enjoys a ride in the sea on Bill the horse.

#55 James Mason, English actor with his daughter, Portland Mason TV show ‘Let’s Take a Trip’ rehearsal of festival La Posada, 8 December 1956.

#56 American actress and fashion model Anne Neyland at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#57 Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson, alight at Excelsior landing stage from Venice.

#58 Italian actress Sandra Milo, wearing striped shirt and white shorts at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#59 Italian actress Silvia De Vietri at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#60 Hustle and bustle of World Press, as everyone competes for the best position.

#61 Italian actress Sylva Koscina at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#62 Italian actor and comic Alberto Sordi, with young starlet Ziti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

Italian actor and comic Alberto Sordi, with young starlet Ziti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

Alberto Sordi is also a film director and the dubbing voice of Oliver Hardy in the Italian version of the Laurel and Hardy films.

#63 Bernard McElwaine Sunday Pictorial Journalist outside festival hall.

#64 Italian TV star Elena Guisti, wearing a fur wrap at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#65 Italian actress Sandra Milo arrives at the Casino, applauded by fans and a member of the Italian navy.

#66 Italian actress and fashion model Elsa Martinelli at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#67 Italian actress and singer Elena Giusti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#68 Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida arrives at the festival theatre, also, looking towards camera, Bernard McElwaine Sunday Pictorial Journalist.

#69 Italian actress Sylva Koscina at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#70 Abbe Lane, American singer and actress at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#71 Abbe Lane, American singer and actress, enjoys a motorboat ride along the Grand Canal

#72 Italian actress Sandra Milo poses for pictures on a Catamaran.

#73 Italian actress and fashion model Elsa Martinelli enjoys a ride in the sea on Bill the horse.

#74 James Mason, English actor with daughter, Portland Mason at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#75 American actress and fashion model Anne Neyland at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#76 Abbe Lane, American singer and actress, arrives in Venice by train, pictured with her pet dog Suzette.

#77 Italian actress and singer Elena Giusti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#78 Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, with her husband Milko Skofic at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#79 Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson, alight at Excelsior landing stage from Venice.

#80 American actress and fashion model Anne Neyland at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#81 Italian actress Sophia Devitri poses for pictures on a rubber dingy at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#82 Italian actress Lucia Banti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#83 Italian actress Sandra Milo arrives at the Casino, applauded by fans and a member of the Italian navy. Venice Film Festival, Friday 31st August 1956

#84 Italian actress Sandra Milo at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#85 Oscar winning Italian actress Anna Magnani at her cocktail party, held at the Golf Club Lido di Venezia.

#86 Abbe Lane and actress, enjoys a motorboat ride along the Grand Canal, pictured with her pet dog Suzette, and husband Xavier Cugat.

#87 Italian actress and singer Elena Giusti at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#88 Photographer hopes for birds eye view of proceedings during cocktail party hosted by Oscar winning Italian actress Anna Magnani at the Golf Club Lido di Venezia.

#89 Hustle and bustle of World Press, as everyone competes for the best position.

#90 French actress Helene Remy at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#91 Italian actress Sandra Milo arrives at the Casino, applauded by fans and a member of the Italian navy at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#92 Italian actress and fashion model Elsa Martinelli enjoys a ride in the sea on Bill the horse at 1956 Venice Film Festival

#93 Italian actress Sandra Milo falls into Adriatic, but takes it in good fun at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#94 Italian actress Sandra Milo falls into Adriatic, but takes it in good fun at 1956 Venice Film Festival.

#95 Actress Gina Lollobrigida and Italian actress arriving at International Film Festival at Venice, Italy.

#96 Elsa Martinelli, Italian actress arriving at International Film Festival at Venice, Italy.

#97 Maria Meneghini Callas, Italian Opera singer, arriving at International Film Festival in Venice, Italy.

#98 Maria Callas at the La Mostra film festival in Venice, Italy, August 28, 1956.

#100 Film actor Kirk Douglas and the Indian actress Mehtab rest at the Lido beach, 01 September 1953, during the Venice Film Festival.

#101 Edward VIII Windsor and Wallis Simpson, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, on beach, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice , 1956.

#102 Italian actress Anna Magnani guest at the Film Festival laughs sitting near the actor James Mason. Venice, August 1956.

#103 The actress Rossana Podestà wearing a swimsuit, on a rowing boat in Venice, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice , 1956.

#104 Abbe Lane dancing on the roof of a boat, encircled with admirers during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice , 1956.

#105 Celebrities take a stroll on a gondola in Venice, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice , 1956.

#106 The actress Gina Lollobrigida on thea seashore with lifeguards, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice (Italy), 1956.

#107 Celebrities take a stroll on a gondola in Venice, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#108 Anna Magnani and Italian actress, Venice festival, september 1956.

#109 Prince Jean of Luxembourg and his wife Princess Joséphine-Charlotte arrive at the premiere of the American film ‘Bigger than life’ at the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on September 4, 1956.

#110 Opera singer Maria Callas at the La Mostra film festival in Venice, Italy, August 28, 1956.

#112 Edward VIII Windsor and Wallis Simpson, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, on beach, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#113 The Winners Of Venice Film Festival In 1958.

The Winners Of Venice Film Festival In 1958.

From left to right: Japanese film director Hiroshi Inagaki ( Lion d'Or for "The Man of Ricscio"),Louis Malle, French film director of "Les Amants" ( Special Jury Prize) and Sophia Loren.

#114 The actress Rossana Podestà wearing a swimsuit, on a rowing boat in Venice, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice (Italy), 1956.

#116 The actress Gina Lollobrigida leans toward her admirers from a terrace of a hotel room, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#117 The Countess Consuelo Crespi in a swimsuit having a break, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice (Italy), 1956.

#118 The actress Gina Lollobrigida pokes her head out the door of her hotel room, wet trousers and sanded feet, after going to the beach, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#119 The actress Gina Lollobrigida on the seashore, her feet in the water, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice (Italy), 1956.

#120 Wallis Simpson, wife of Edward VIII Windsor and Duchess of Windsor, making conversation on beach, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#121 The actress Gina Lollobrigida leans toward her admirers from a terrace of a hotel room, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#122 Italian actress and TV presenter Sandra Milo (Salvatrice Elena Greco) signing an autograph on the arm of a young man.

#123 The actress Gina Lollobrigida is seated in the stalls as a guest of XVII Venice International Film Festival, next to her there is his husband Milko Skofic, a Slovenian doctor. Venice, 1956.

#124 Italian actor, Alberto Sordi at Venice festival, 1956.

#125 Edward VIII Windsor and Wallis Simpson, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, take a break on beach in Venice, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice (Italy), 1956.

#126 A woman looks through a pair of binoculars, on sale in a stand in Venice during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#127 The actress Maria Schell, winner of the Volpi Cup for the Best Actress for René Clément’s ‘Gervaise’ having a break, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#128 The actress Abbe Lane dancing on the roof of a boat, encircled with admirers during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#129 The actress Gina Lollobrigida comfortably lies in a hotel’s room bed, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#130 James Mason and Pamela Kellino take part in XVII Venice International Film FestivalJames Mason and Pamela Kellino take part in XVII Venice International Film Festival, they both stand in the stalls with other celebrities.

#131 A lady wearing an elegant robe get out of a limousine, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#132 The actress Gina Lollobrigida leans toward her admirers from a terrace of a hotel room, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#133 The actor James Mason having a conversation on boat, in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#134 Gina Lollobrigida and her husband Milko Skofic are seated in the stalls waiting for the start of XVII Venice International Film Festival, around them photographers and members of the audience. Venice, 1956.

#135 Celebrities take a stroll on a gondola in Venice, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#136 Italian actor Renato Rascel (Renato Ranucci) attending to the Film Festival with Italian showgirl Elena Giusti.

#137 Italian actor Renato Rascel (Renato Ranucci) attending to the Film Festival. Venice, 1956

#138 Italian actor Renato Rascel (Renato Ranucci) attending to the Film Festival with Italian showgirl Elena Giusti.

#139 American film producer and director Robert Aldrich at the Biennale of Venice.

#140 Italian actress and TV presenter Sandra Milo (Salvatrice Elena Greco) lifting up the wet skirt of her dress.

#141 Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg and his wife Grand Duchess Joséphine-Charlotte during the premiere of the American film ‘Bigger than life’ at the international film festival on September 4, 1956 in Venice.

#142 The Spanish bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguìn, husband of Maria Bosè, prepares to shoot in a rifle range, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#143 The actress Gina Lollobrigida is sitting at the table with an actress at the Venice Film Festival. 1956.

#144 The actor Alberto Sordi makes a pretence of being umpire, sitting on the chair of the competition director, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#145 The director Roberto Rossellini making conversation in a social event in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#146 The actor Alberto Sordi makes a pretence of being umpire, sitting on the chair of the competition director, having a conversation with two tennis players, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#147 The actress Elsa Martinelli sits in San Marco Place among pigeons, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#148 The actors Anna Magnani and James Mason make conversation together, sitting at a table, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#149 James Mason waits standing with his arms crossed, his wife Pamela Kellino is seated next to him with an annoyed look.

#150 The actor James Mason on boat, in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice (Italy), 1956.

#151 The actress Gina Lollobrigida on the seashore, her feet in the water, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival. Venice (Italy), 1956.

#152 The actors Anna Magnani and James Mason make conversation together, sitting at a table, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival; she is waiting for him to light a cigarette.

#153 A sight of participants in a party, smartly dressed, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#154 The director Roberto Rossellini making conversation in a social event in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#155 The actress Gina Lollobrigida plays with the pillows, sitting on the bed of a hotel room, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#156 Italian actress and TV presenter Sandra Milo (Salvatrice Elena Greco) posing in a wet dress.

#157 Actors Anna Magnani and James Mason having dinner in an inn during the 17th Venice International Film Festival.

#158 Celebrities take a stroll on a gondola in Venice, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#159 The actor James Mason greets his admirers from the boat that is leading him to Lido, in Venice, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#160 The actress Rossana Podestà, wearing a swimsuit, looks smiling at the camera, in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#161 The actress Gina Lollobrigida jokes, lying on the bed of her hotel room, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#162 The director Roberto Rossellini exchanges pleasantries with other guests of an event, in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#163 The director Roberto Rossellini making conversation in a social event in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#164 American ambassadress in Italy Clare Boothe Luce welcomed at the airport. She’s in the city for the Venice International Film Festival closing ceremony.

#165 The actress Abbe Lane dancing on the roof of a boat, encircled with admirers during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#166 Film actor Kirk Douglas and the Indian actress Mehtab rest at the Lido beach, 01 September 1953, during the Venice Film Festival.

#167 The American-born Greek soprano Maria Callas attends a party, in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#168 Wallis Simpson, wife of Edward VIII Windsor and Duchess of Windsor, on beach during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#169 The actress Abbe Lane dancing on the roof of a boat, encircled with admirers during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#170 The actor James Mason on boat, in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#171 Lost in her thoughts, the actress Gina Lollobrigida sits on the bed of her hotel room, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#172 The actor Alberto Sordi makes a pretence of being umpire, sitting on the chair of the competition director, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#173 The actress Lucia Bosè with her husband, the bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguìn, who pets a bull’s head, in the course of the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#174 The actress Elsa Martinelli going for a walk in Venice, with sunglasses and camera, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

#175 The actor Alberto Sordi makes a pretence of being umpire, sitting on the chair of the competition director, during the 17th Venice Intenational Film Festival.

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