Maria Papoila
Synopsis
Maria Papoila, a shepherdess from Beira working in Lisbon, one day meets a rich young man, Eduardo, whom she assumes to be of her own social standing due to his uniform as a private soldier. Some time later, arrested as a suspect in a major robbery, Eduardo is abandoned by his selfish fiancée, Margarida, and it is the "soup girl" who, although despised in her dream and sacrificing her honor, appears in court as Eduardo's lover, and he is acquitted. Without asking for anything in return, Maria Papoila returns to her village.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Leitão de Barros
- Screenplay & Story
- José Galhardo
- Original Title
- Maria Papoila
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Filmes Lumiar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Leitão de Barros
José Galhardo
Department Leadership Roster
José Leitão de Barros
Director
José Galhardo
Writer
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What is Maria Papoila about?
Maria Papoila, a shepherdess from Beira working in Lisbon, one day meets a rich young man, Eduardo, whom she assumes to be of her own social standing due to his uniform as a private soldier. Some time later, arrested as a suspect in a major robbery, Eduardo is abandoned by his selfish fiancée, Margarida, and it is the "soup girl" who, although despised in her dream and sacrificing her honor, appears in court as Eduardo's lover, and he is acquitted. Without asking for anything in return, Maria Papoila returns to her village.
Who directed Maria Papoila?
Maria Papoila was directed by José Leitão de Barros.
Who stars in Maria Papoila?
The principal cast of Maria Papoila includes Mirita Casimiro, Eduardo Fernandes, Alves da Costa, Emília de Oliveira, Lino Ferreira.
When was Maria Papoila released and how long is it?
Maria Papoila was released in 1937 with a total runtime of Unknown.