Andreina Pagnani

Andreina Pagnani (born Nov. 24, 1906, Rome, Italy—died Nov. 22, 1981, Rome) was an Italian dramatic actress who worked primarily in the theatre. Pagnani was the daughter of a seamstress for the theatre, and she won an amateur acting contest in Bologna in 1928. This accomplishment opened doors for Pagnani, enabling her to become a prima donna. She achieved fame in such plays as Moglie saggia (“Wise Wife”), Ma costanza si comporta bene? (an Italian...