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Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy (1952)

Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy (1952)

Comedy
Release Date: 1952, December 25
Directors: Miroslav Hubáček
Countries: Czechoslovakia
Production: Studio uměleckého filmu Praha
Cast: Karel Effa, Rudolf Hrušínský, Jiří Plachý, Miloš Nesvadba, František Černý, Věra Kalendová, Viktor Nejedlý, Josef Kemr, František Marek, František Filipovský, Vladimír Hlavatý, Ladislav Pešek

Overview:

Four short stories by the greatest Czech satirist Jaroslav Hašek. "Soup for Poor Children" tells the story of how Prince Robert himself cooked soup for poor children, "Meeting of the Municipal Council in Mejdlovary" is the history of filling the position of municipal policeman, "Trampotes of Mr. Tenkrát" shows how strange events lead to marriage and promotion, "Revolt of the Convict Šejba" depicts the victorious fight of the convict Šejba for a dumpling for ministering at mass.

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based on novel or book anthology