Movie

Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy

★ 6.7/10 · 5 votes 1952 Released

Comedy

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.

Cast

František Smolík kníže Robert Růžena Šlemrová kněžna Jaroslav Vojta Pazourek Josef Kemr učitel Bedřich Vrbský Komorník Vladimír Bejval Karel Malina