Neroвђ™s Mistress (1956) -

Shot in CinemaScope and vibrant color, the film mimics the look of the massive Hollywood epics (like Quo Vadis ) but uses the grand sets for physical comedy and visual gags.

The film centers on a decadent and somewhat dim-witted Nero, who is more interested in his artistic pursuits—specifically singing and playing the lyre—than governing an empire. The status quo is disrupted by the arrival of his domineering mother, , and his beautiful mistress, Poppaea . Nero’s Mistress (1956)

The film features a surprisingly high-profile international cast for a comedy of this era: Shot in CinemaScope and vibrant color, the film