Of course, Clara and Fabrizio are not real people, just characters in a movie. MGM wants to send the audience home satisfied that Piazza has a hopeful and happy ending. I loved the film went I saw it at my local movie theater in 1962 when I was just 14.
However, it's hard to believe this situation would work in real life. As soon as Clara gets pregnant, she will have to begin to see a doctor. It's hard to believe a doctor and nurses wouldn't recognize her disability, if not right away but eventually. The Naccarellis, especially the father, would feel conned and outraged. Margaret would be confronted and forced to admit the truth.
Anyway, I still love both the film and the musical, but I'm glad that Guettel concluded his show with the song "Fable". |
