The Draconian Contract
Драконовский контракт
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pyotr Chardynin
- Original Title
- Драконовский контракт
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
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What is The Draconian Contract about?
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.
Who directed The Draconian Contract?
The Draconian Contract was directed by Pyotr Chardynin.
Who stars in The Draconian Contract?
The principal cast of The Draconian Contract includes Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Vera Karalli, Antoni Fertner, Tatiana Bach, Georg Asagaroff.
When was The Draconian Contract released and how long is it?
The Draconian Contract was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 40m.