The Young Great-Great-Grandfather

The Young Great-Great-Grandfather

The past always comes back. Sometimes to ask for money.

1936 · 77 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

In a séance, Menezes' great-great-grandfather is brought back to life in present day (1936), over a century after his death at age 26. A free-spirited womanizer, he starts causing all sorts of trouble for the wealthy, respectable family of his descendants.

Directed by Luiz de Barros · Written by Luiz de Barros

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Marcel Klass Victor Eulálio
Darcy Cazarré Eduardo
Luiza Fonseca Esposa de Eduardo
Dulce Weytingh Loura Dora
Carlos Frias Noivo de Dora
Juracy Oliveira Empregada
Manoelino Teixeira Comendador
Georgina Teixeira Mulher do Comendador
Arnaldo Coutinho Marido
Lygia Sarmento Senhora moderna
Alfredo Silva Amigo careca
Manuel F. Araujo Dono do cabaré

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