Matka Kráčmerka
1934 · ★ 9.0 · Comedy
The Kráčmer couple work diligently in the vegetable garden. They are saving for a dowry for their only daughter, Betynce, who is in a serious relationship with the doctor Zdeborský. Inspired by a newspaper report, they decide to buy Kráčmer a lottery ticket. Kráčmerka brings it home crying because she feels like she has thrown away all her possessions. After a sleepless night, she goes to the store to return the ticket. However, it is too late, the draw has already been made...
Directed by Vladimír Slavínský · Written by Julius Schmitt
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Antonie Nedošinská Barbora Kráčmerová -
Theodor Pištěk Kráčmera -
Hana Vítová Betynka Kráčmerová -
Rolf Wanka MUC. Václav Zdeborský -
Blanka Waleská Pepina -
Jan W. Speerger Francek -
Bedřich Vrbský Emerich Xaver Anton Rundstein -
Ladislav Pešek Konrád Emerich Kristián -
Richard F. Branald MUDr.Jahoda - P Paul Demel Karel Demel
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