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Music teacher Geniuś and a rich man Tosio compete for the love of beautiful Gama. Lost film.
Lost Polish comedy short from 1908. Not to be confused with the 1916 remake of which a small portion survives.
The waiter Antosha is in love with the restaurant owner's daughter. This distracts Antosha from his work and the owner is going to fire him. The notary appears and informs the owner that Antosha is receiving a large inheritance. He sets up a three-year contract with Antosha which, In the event of its early termination, the owner receives a large amount. Drunk, Antosha signs the contract, and the next day he becomes rich. Antosha wants to quit right away, but after seeing the contract, he remains to work. At night, he leads the luxurious life of a rich man. The owner of the restaurant is trying this way and that to fire Antosha. But he manages not only to avoid being fired, but also to marry his daughter.
Taking advantage of his wife's temporary leave, Anton and his female friends are having fun. In the midst of all the revelry, he receives a telegram that she is to return this morning. General turmoil ensues. Anton sees off his visitors and tries to reestablish order, but suddenly notices with horror one of the ladies had forgotten her corset...
Documentary film about early years of Russian cinema: its first directors, cameramen, producers and actors. Includes rare fragments of pre-revolutionary feature films, newsreels and Starewicz's animation.