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Dobře situovaný pán
Antique dealer Samek lives a bachelor life. He financially helps his housekeeper raise her daughter Mána, who is learning to be a hairdresser in the countryside. On the recommendation of matchmaker Mudra, Samek decides to get married. Mána returns to Prague and Samek, who has not seen her for a long time, is enchanted by her charm. Mána has the opportunity to get a nice job, but she lacks knowledge of German. Samek offers to teach her while they go for walks together. During a German conversation on Petřín Hill, Mána catches the eye of electrician Vašek, who falls in love with her. He thinks that Mána does not know Czech, so he buys a German textbook so that he can speak to her. Soon the opportunity arises and the two young people confess their love. Samek is about to propose marriage to Mána. But Mána prevents him. She confides in him about her love and asks him to give Vašek a job...
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Plot Summary
A wealthy but lonely bachelor, who owns a successful factory, decides to adopt a child to inherit his fortune. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with the woman who claims to be the child's mother, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and situations.
Critical Reception
This film is considered a classic of Czech cinema, particularly beloved for its comedic performances and lighthearted storyline. It was a significant success at the box office during its release and has maintained its popularity over the decades as a quintessential Vlasta Burian comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Vlasta Burian's comedic genius and signature performance.
Appreciated for its simple yet effective plot and lighthearted humor.
Considered a representative example of Czech comedy from the pre-war era.
Google audience: Audience reception highlights the film's enduring charm and Burian's comedic talent, with many viewers recalling it fondly as a source of laughter and entertainment from a golden age of Czech cinema.
Fun Fact
Vlasta Burian, a legendary Czech comedian, starred in numerous films throughout his career, with 'Dobře situovaný pán' being one of his popular works from the late 1930s.
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