Moira Orfei was an Italian circus performer, actress and television personality of remote Romani origins. Moira was also considered the queen of the Italian circus, one stage name being "Moira of the Elephants". Cult movie fans know her for the many sword-and-sandal (peplum) films she starred in.
Orfei in the movie Signore & signori (1966)
Young actress and circus performer Moira Orfei walks towards the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, while a large group of men turn to look at her. 1954.
The Birds, the Bees and the Italians
The Birds, the Bees and the Italians is a 1966 italian film directed by Pietro Germi.
Original film poster