Hello Elephant

(1952)
Movie
Movie Information
Runtime:
78 minutes
IMDb Rating:
6.6/10 (96 votes)
Genres:
Comedy
Countries:
Italy
Spoken Languages:
ita,eng
Plot

Vittorio De Sica is a teacher struggling to take care of his family and always dreaming that Parliament will increase the salaries for teachers and life will become easier for his wife, Maria Mereander, and kids. An Indian prince (Sabu) visits Italy, is assisted by the teacher, and gives De Sica a baby elephant as a reward. This upsets the landlord, Nando Bruno, the other tenants and the neighborhood . He takes the elephant away but, like Lassie, it comes home.

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IMDb ID:
tt0043986
Product Information
Product ID:
10562
Type:
Movie
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Release Dates
Italy
Feb 23, 1952
Switzerland
Jul 04, 1952
Locarno Film Festival
Portugal
Feb 24, 1953
Alternative Titles
Das Geschenk des Maharadscha
Austria
Bonjour éléphant!
Belgium, fra
Dag, olifant
Belgium