Dario Niccodemi

Maria starts working in the school of a small town. The count starts to feel attracted to her, but she holds a secret she doesn't want to share.

Scampolo is a young, poor girl who lives on the island of Ischia. She falls in love with a young architect who hopes to win a design competition. Scampolo intecedes on his behalf with the minister and helps him to make his dream come true.

A painter's wife becomes ill. A friend comes to comfort him,but he falls in love with her.

Forced by her alcoholic aunt, an orphan practices street vending and begging, until she finally runs away from home.