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The Best Man of All

19541h 49mVáclav Wasserman,Ivo Novák

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A Czech satirical comedy set around 1900. The inhabitants of the small town of Pětice are excited by a mysterious package that is to be delivered to the best person in the village. Of course, all members of the town council claim the title of best person. In the end, it turns out that it was a cleverly thought-out prank intended to reveal the true character of the "better people" of the town.

Comedy
SatireBased On Short Story1900s

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What is The Best Man of All (1954) about?

A Czech satirical comedy set around 1900. The inhabitants of the small town of Pětice are excited by a mysterious package that is to be delivered to the best person in the village. Of course, all members of the town council claim the title of best person. In the end, it turns out that it was a cleverly thought-out prank intended to reveal the true character of the "better people" of the town.

Who stars in The Best Man of All?

The Best Man of All stars Vlasta Burian (Čeněk Plíšek), Václav Vydra (starosta Bublich), Jiřina Šejbalová (starostova žena), Věra Bublíková (Otylka, daughter of the Bublichs), Felix le Breux (stavitel Josef Kopr). The film was directed by Václav Wasserman.

How long is The Best Man of All?

The Best Man of All has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1954.

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