Overview
Francesca, surrounded by ladies-in-waiting at the palace. Her father enters, and together they read a letter from Lanciotto, asking for the hand of Francesca. Both are overjoyed at the union of the two great houses in marriage, and the daughter retires to dress for Lanciotto's arrival.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 50 | April 1, 1915 (58) | |
 | 21 | August 28, 1946 (59) | |
 | 27 | January 1, 1943 (62) | |
 | 35 | August 16, 1958 (85) | |
 | 15 | October 9, 1967 (75) |