Italian film festival guests visit ABPC (Associated British Picture Corporation), Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire.
LS studios. Various shots guests arriving by car, in first car is John Davis and party. Italian director Mario Zampi walking into reception. General shots guests arriving.
Various shots executive director of ABPC, Robert Clark, receiving guests at reception, including Mr. and Mrs. Pollovacinte, and Italian star Maria Cannale. Various shots of guests mingling: Nadia Grey is seen with Peter Bru. Film star Yvonne Furneaux is seen with an Italian Minister, C. J. Latta and Rossie Frago. Group of guests seen with Italian Ambassador. Italian Minister talking with star Gina Lollobrigida. Group at bar. C. J. Latta and Goodlatte with Nadia Grey. Sir Henry French and Lady French with Leo Genn. General shot guests. Charles Forte and Mr. Skatesctsey. Bernard Miles and Erana Genna. Gregory Peck (in period costume and beard - he is in the middle of filming "Moby Dick"). Robert Clark with Mr. Cassato (Italian Minister). Director John Huston kissing Gina Lollobrigida.
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