Anna Magnani, Italian actress

May 14, 1956 - Rome, Italy - Of the many foreign actresses to earn international success, most were bombshells, sex symbols in the classic mold. Italian actress ANNA MAGNANI was the exception; earthy and unkempt, she was neither glamorous nor statuesque, yet radiated such fierce intelligence and sensuality that she became a major star, she reigned as one of the most celebrated Italian actress of the postwar era. PICTURED: Actress Anna Magnani laughs as she shows off her Oscar for Rose Tattoo after leaving the Villa Taverna where she received her award. (Credit Image: (c) KEYSTONE Pictures/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans)

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Bombshells Celebrated Earn Earthy Exception Intelligence Laughs Magnani Mold Neither Postwar Radiated Reigned Sensuality Statuesque Taverna Unkempt

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