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There's Only One Girl in the World
György Bánáth landowner and Miklós Vass the teacher, on the verge of collapse, trudging all the way from Siberia where they have spent more than ten years as POWs, trying to prevent each other from falling from fatigue on the way home. Both become regular visitors to the Pálffy family and they both make amorous advances to Katinka, the beautiful daughter of the local vicar.
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Plot Summary
This short comedy follows a man who is desperately trying to find a girl for himself. He believes he has finally found the perfect match, but his luck runs out when he discovers that she has many admirers. He must find a way to win her affection amidst the competition.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1930, specific critical reception is difficult to pinpoint. However, it was part of the burgeoning era of sound comedies and likely received a generally positive, albeit fleeting, reception from audiences of the time.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted and amusing romantic comedy typical of early sound shorts.
Features decent comedic performances that entertain for its brief runtime.
A charming glimpse into the romantic comedies of the late silent and early sound era.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short film is not well-documented through modern platforms. However, films of this genre and era were generally enjoyed for their escapism and humor.
Fun Fact
This film was one of the early sound shorts that helped establish the comedic talents of its lead actors in the burgeoning talkies era.
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