La mascotte

About the show

Bettina, a farm girl and keeper of turkeys, is a mascotte whose good luck benefits those around her as long as she remains a virgin. Her arrival improves the fortunes of farmer Rocco and the unlucky Prince Laurent, who takes her to court under a false claim that she is an aristocrat. Bettina’s shepherd boyfriend Pippo follows her, but is arrested; Laurent arranges for his daughter Fiametta to marry Pippo. Bettina and Pippo escape and later join Fritellini’s army. When they marry, Rocco reveals that being a mascotte is hereditary. Fiametta and Fritellini reconcile, and happiness is restored.