The 1955 Italian film Scandal in Sorrento, also known as Pane, Amore e..., was directed by Dino Risi and starred Vittorio De Sica as Marshall Antonio Carotenuto. Carotenuto returns to his hometown in Sorrento, Italy, after having served in the Italian army. He is assigned to take care of the local fire brigade, but he also takes on the responsibility of managing the traffic in the busy square of the town.
Carotenuto moves back into his childhood home, but he finds that it is occupied by Sofia, a young and beautiful fishmonger who he immediately becomes infatuated with. Sofia is initially wary of Carotenuto, but she soon warms up to him and they develop a close relationship.
However, Carotenuto soon discovers that Donna Violante, a wealthy and eccentric woman, has taken an interest in him and has set up a secret living arrangement in her luxurious villa. Donna Violante is deeply in love with Carotenuto and is convinced that he will eventually fall in love with her too, despite their large age difference.
Meanwhile, Nicolino, a traffic policeman who is also in love with Sofia, becomes jealous of Carotenuto and sets out to sabotage his relationship with Sofia. Sofia, annoyed by Nicolino's advances, agrees to marry Carotenuto as a joke to make Nicolino jealous and stop bothering her.
Scandal in Sorrento is a lighthearted romantic comedy that revolves around the love triangle between Carotenuto, Sofia, and Donna Violante. The film features stunning shots of the beautiful coastal town of Sorrento and its surrounding areas, as well as a charming soundtrack that perfectly captures the film's romantic and comedic tone.
