
Him and His Sister
1931-04-03 · 92 min · ★ 6.2
Postman Brabec is a welcome guest of the revue theatre for his sense of humor, and he brings his director Holt letters from female admirers every day. Holt's fans include Brabec's sister Anny. The girl would like to join the theatre, but for the time being works as a maid for the actress Velden. A new revue is being rehearsed, the name of the author is secret. Veldenová will return the role just before the premiere because she doesn't like it. The quick-witted Brabec introduces the director to his sister, who knows all the parts by heart.
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- Directors
- Karel Lamač
- Production companies
- Elektafilm
- Countries
- Czechoslovakia
- Status
- Released
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Vlasta BurianListonoš Brabec
Anny OndraAnna Brabcová
Otto RubíkBernard
Olga Augustová
Jan Sviták
Eman Fiala
Jindřich Plachta
Josef Rovenský
Theodor Pištěk
Přemysl Pražský
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