In a séance, Menezes' great-great-grandfather is brought back to life in present day (1936), over a century after his death at age 26. A free-spirited womanizer, he starts causing all sorts of trouble for the wealthy, respectable family of his descendants.

A man is looking for a radio singer named "Dulcineia." For this, he goes through the biggest hassles and problems. The plot, in fact, is an excuse for the exhibition of the musical numbers of the greatest Brazilian Radio artists.

An ordinary thief and two accomplices invade a mansion whose owners traveled to Buenos Aires. They settle there with the whole family, until the real owners return. The owner's natural son saves the thief's situation when he threatens to reveal some compromising documents.

In a small town in the countryside, the population is excited about the imminent arrival of a circus that brings excitement to the peaceful life of the city.

Returning from a pleasant horseback ride, two lovers on their way home contemplate each other, entranced by the modesty inherent in the rigid customs they were raised in. The hero feels an irrepressible desire to come to Rio. In the capital, interested in a theater star, he heads to Buenos Aires to win her heart.