At the beginning, the Giussani sisters decided to hide their identities as women. Even so, it was not easy finding distribution. And there were other mysteries, as well, surrounding the early days of the iconic comic book, Diabolik.
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Caption 48 [it]: oppure un aghetto soporifero addosso. Caption 48 [en]: or a tranquilizer needle in him.
At their meeting with the head of Curci music publishers in Milan, Riccardo and Mimmo dare to mention the word "contract." Once back in Rome, the Prince shows up at the artists' circle where Mimmo is having dinner.
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Caption 55 [it]: e si fanno sparare addosso. -Giusto, bravo. -Eh. Caption 55 [en]: and get shot at. -Right, good. -Eh.
While the hopeful actors are waiting at the gates of Cinecittà for a bit part, a famous actor drives out and causes a stir. Back at the convent, Domenico sings a song about a cricket in love with the moon. If you want to hear the whole song sung by Modugno, check it out here.
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Caption 20 [it]: e tutti gli tireno [romanesco: tirano] addosso Caption 20 [en]: and everyone throws at him