Mágnás Miska

Mágnás Miska

1917 · Drama

Based on a popular stage musical comedy by Károly Bakonyi and Andor Gábor, the film tells the story of a young engineer who tries to construct a railway in his hometown, helped by the Count's daughter, Marcsa (Lili Berky).

Directed by Alexander Korda · Written by Andor Gábor

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