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La casa de la Troya
One of the earliest versions of the popular novel by Alejandro Pérez Lugín, which tells the life of a student who stays in a pension.
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Plot Summary
The film is based on the famous novel by Pérez Galdós and follows the story of a young student, Augusto, who is sent to study in Madrid. He falls in love with the beautiful Carmina, who is engaged to his uncle. This sets up a comedic and dramatic conflict filled with mistaken identities, societal pressures, and romantic entanglements.
Critical Reception
As a 1936 film, specific modern critical reception is scarce. However, it is recognized as an adaptation of a beloved literary work and was part of the cinematic landscape of its time in Spain, reflecting popular literary tastes and theatrical traditions.
What Reviewers Say
An adaptation of a classic Spanish novel.
Features themes of love, family, and social expectations.
Reflects the dramatic and comedic sensibilities of its era.
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Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of Benito Pérez Galdós's 1879 novel of the same name, which remains a popular and enduring work in Spanish literature.
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