How does The Dolls end?

In the final act ("Anthology Finale"): All narrative threads converge on the universal theme of love's secrets. The film closes with a reflective tone on human connection.

The Dolls (1965) — AI Story Visualization

Name: The Dolls
Genre: comedy, romance
Released: 1965
Rating: 5.4

Plot Analysis Summary

A four-segment comedy exploring the secrets of love and hidden relationships across different social settings.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Whispers on the Line

The Eugenics Paradox

Simmering Secrets

Divine Matchmaking

Anthology Finale

This semi-amusing sex (romance) comedy has four separate stories: "The Telephone Call", written by Rodolfo Sonego, directed by Dino Risi. "A Treatise on Eugenics", written by Tullio Pinelli from a story by Luciano Salce and Steno, directed by Luigi Comencini. "The Soup", written by Rodolfo Sonego and Luigi Magni, directed by Franco Rossi. "Monsignor Cupid", written by Leo Benvenuti and Piero de Bernardi from a story by Boccaccio, directed by Mauro Bolognini.

Directed by

Dino Risi, Franco Rossi, Luigi Comencini

Key Cast

Gina Lollobrigida — Beatrice (segment "Monsignor Cupido")
Nino Manfredi — Giorgio (segment "La telefonata")
Elke Sommer — Ulla (segment "Il Trattato di Eugenetica")
Jean Sorel — Vincenzo (segment "Monsignor Cupido")
Monica Vitti — Giovanna (segment "La Minestra")

Rating: 5.4/10 (20 votes)