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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19261h 32mBrazil

The Daughter of the Lawyer

A Filha do Advogado

Synopsis

In Recife, Dr. Paulo is an important lawyer that has a daughter, Heloísa, with his paramour and living in the country. A few days before traveling to Europe, Dr. Paulo asks to a close friend to bring Heloísa to Recife. Meanwhile, his bohemian and irresponsible son Helvécio meets Heloísa, and without knowing that she is his sister, he tries to rape her, and she kills him. Heloísa is arrested and goes to trial without any evidence to prove that she self-defended her honor.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
J. Soares
Screenplay & Story
Ary Severo
Original Title
A Filha do Advogado
Country of Origin
Brazil
Spoken Languages
No Language, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Aurora Filmes

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

J. Soares

Screenplay & Story

Ary Severo, Costa Monteiro

Department Leadership Roster

J. Soares

J. Soares

Director

Ary Severo

Ary Severo

Screenplay

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Daughter of the Lawyer

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Daughter of the Lawyer about?

In Recife, Dr. Paulo is an important lawyer that has a daughter, Heloísa, with his paramour and living in the country. A few days before traveling to Europe, Dr. Paulo asks to a close friend to bring Heloísa to Recife. Meanwhile, his bohemian and irresponsible son Helvécio meets Heloísa, and without knowing that she is his sister, he tries to rape her, and she kills him. Heloísa is arrested and goes to trial without any evidence to prove that she self-defended her honor.

Who directed The Daughter of the Lawyer?

The Daughter of the Lawyer was directed by J. Soares.

Who stars in The Daughter of the Lawyer?

The principal cast of The Daughter of the Lawyer includes Norberto Teixeira, Guiomar Teixeira, Euclides Jardim, J. Soares, Oliria Salgado.

When was The Daughter of the Lawyer released and how long is it?

The Daughter of the Lawyer was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.