Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy

Name: Hasek’s Tales from the Old Monarchy
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1952-12-25
Rating: 6.7
Cast: František Smolík, Růžena Šlemrová, Jaroslav Vojta, Josef Kemr, Bedřich Vrbský

Haškovy povídky ze starého mocnářství

6.7 (5)1952-12-25

Comedy

Overview

Four short stories by the greatest Czech satirist Jaroslav Hašek. "Soup for Poor Children" tells the story of how Prince Robert himself cooked soup for poor children, "Meeting of the Municipal Council in Mejdlovary" is the history of filling the position of municipal policeman, "Trampotes of Mr. Tenkrát" shows how strange events lead to marriage and promotion, "Revolt of the Convict Šejba" depicts the victorious fight of the convict Šejba for a dumpling for ministering at mass.