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Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy

1952Miroslav Hubáček

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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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What is Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy (1952) about?

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"…

Who stars in Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy?

Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy stars František Smolík (kníže Robert), Růžena Šlemrová (kněžna), Jaroslav Vojta (Pazourek), Josef Kemr (učitel), Bedřich Vrbský (Komorník). The film was directed by Miroslav Hubáček.

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