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Mario Merola

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Mario Merola (6 April 1934 – 12 November 2006) was an Italian singer and actor, widely associated with the Neapolitan 'sceneggiata' tradition. He recorded many Neapolitan songs and starred in several melodramatic films.

Leading exponent of Neapolitan sceneggiata; active as a singer and film actor; often referred to as "Il Re della Sceneggiata".

Two DeBaser reviews critique Merola's films as technically poor and melodramatic while acknowledging his vocal talent and cultural role. Reviewers describe strong ties to Neapolitan sceneggiata and a divided legacy. General tone across reviews is dismissive of the films but recognizes Merola's status as an artist.

For:Fans of Neapolitan music and melodrama; students and researchers of Italian popular culture; film and music critics.

 Film from 1981 with Mario Merola and other riffraff.

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 In short, a film to forget quickly.

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