San Giovanni Decollato (1940) -

: Agostino is fiercely devoted to a painting of St. John the Baptist's severed head. He is obsessed with uncovering a thief who nightly steals the oil from the saint's votive lamp.

: This film is often cited for showcasing Totò's transition from theater to film, utilizing his unique brand of "noisy" physical comedy and wordplay. A famous scene features Totò as a "shoe technician" (rather than a simple cobbler) and includes one of the earliest recorded depictions of Neapolitan pizza in cinema. San Giovanni decollato (1940)

The film is particularly notable for its ensemble cast and the early involvement of influential writers: : Agostino is fiercely devoted to a painting of St