Poor, But Handsome

There have been two sequels, also directed by Risi and starring Marisa Allasio, Maurizio Arena and Renato Salvatori: Pretty But Poor in 1957 and Poor Millionaires in 1959 (the latter not featuring Allasio, who by then had retired from acting).

"[1] Romolo (Maurizio Arena) and Salvatore (Renato Salvatori) are two young men that are neighbors and friends.

They are poor but handsome, and both fall in love with the beautiful Giovanna (Marisa Allasio).

After having briefly flirted in quick succession with both friends (a situation which severely strains their feelings of comradeship), Giovanna realizes she's still in love with Ugo, her previous boyfriend, and returns with him.

Romolo and Salvatore, their friendship recovered, ultimately get simultaneously engaged with each other's sister.