Synopsis
Barcelona, 1860. Mr. Esteve, owner of a haberdashery and proud of his son, attends the christening of his grandson who, years later, determined to become a renowned artist, seems unwilling to continue the tradition and take over the family business. (Only badly preserved and severely mutilated copies of this film survive, just 69 out of a total of 108 minutes.)
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Edgar NevilleScreenplay
- Jesús García LeozOriginal Music Composer
- Eduard ToldràOriginal Music Composer
- Edgar NevilleDirector
Cast
- Alberto RomeaMr. Esteve
- Mari Ángeles AcevedoPepeta
- Fernando AguirreMilitia Man
- Manuel ArbóRamón
- Julia Caba AlbaMrs. Pepa
- María Cañete1st Floor Neighbor
- Manuel DicentaEstevet
- Eugenio DomingoYoung Ramonet
- José FrancoMartinete
- Manrique GilTeacher
- José IsbertPainter
- María IsbertMaría #2
Themes
based on novel or bookbarcelona, spainfamily business father son relationshipgrandfather grandson relationship