Mario Mattoli, a renowned Italian film director and screenwriter, was born on November 30th, 1898. Throughout his illustrious career, spanning over three decades, he directed an impressive 86 films, with his first directorial venture dating back to 1934, and his last one concluding in 1966.
One of his most notable works, the 1939 film "Defendant, Stand Up!", garnered significant attention when it was featured in a retrospective on Italian comedy at the prestigious 67th Venice International Film Festival.
