Born 1938 in Rimini, Italian film, television and stage actress Scilla Gabel entered the cinema industry as Sophia Loren's body double. Between 1957 and 1967 she appeared, often as the female lead actress, in dozens of films, but failed to emerge because of the stereotyped roles.
Starting from late sixties, Gabel focused her activity on stage and television, in which she found most significant roles and critical appreciation.
Gabel appeared in 50 films from 1954 until her retirement 1982.
Take a look at these stunning photos to see the beauty of young Scilla Gabel in the 1950s and 1960s.
Starting from late sixties, Gabel focused her activity on stage and television, in which she found most significant roles and critical appreciation.
Gabel appeared in 50 films from 1954 until her retirement 1982.
Take a look at these stunning photos to see the beauty of young Scilla Gabel in the 1950s and 1960s.
.jpg)
Scilla was one of the best imports of Italy who had a superb control of English and a sexuality which was unequaled by others on the BIG screen. It was such a shame she was so unappreciated during her time!
ReplyDelete