‘Nights of Cabiria’ premieres at Cannes Film Festival 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 11 1957)


Video: 'Nights of Cabiria' trailer

(Saturday, May 11, 1957)Nights of Cabiria, an Italian drama film about a good-hearted prostitute who dreams of finding a great lot in life, but constantly has her hopes dashed by evil, conniving men, premiered today at the Cannes Film Festival.

Directed by Federico Fellini, the film starred Giulietta Masina, François Périer, Franca Marzi, Dorian Gray and Amedeo Nazzari.