The Thief of Venice

The Thief of Venice or Il Ladro di Venezia is a 1950 Italian film directed by John Brahm. The US title was The Thief of Venice.

In Venice during the Middle Ages, a beautiful tavernkeeper finds herself caught up in intrigue and a war between Italy and Turkey. Naval officer Christian turns into a thief to oppose the crafty Serato.The movie was an ItalianAmerican co production. Originally Edmond OBrien and his wife Olga San Juan were mentioned as possibly starring in the movie which was being produced by Monte Schaff and Lou Appleton. Douglas Fairbanks Jnr was also mentioned as a possible lead. Eventually it was announced Nathan Wachsberger would produce in Europe from a script by Jesse Lasky Jrn, and that former Universal contract stars Maria Montez and Paul Christian would star. ........

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