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The New Landlord

The New Landlord

Dec 21, 1935 · 1h 43m

Rated 9 out of 10

Director

Béla Gaál

Overview

Az Uj Foldesur (The New Squire) was based on a novel by popular Hungarian author Maurice Jokal, whose many works had previously been largely ignored. After the wars of 1848, a retired Austrian army officer "returns to the soil" as a gentleman farmer in Hungary in the 1850s. The old campaigner is the father of two daughters: One of the girls comes to a sad end thanks to the malfeasances of a handsome spy, but the other has a happier fate when she falls in love with a Hungarian POW. The underlying theme is brotherhood, as the formerly warring Austrians and Hungarians at last find a common ground. Az Uj Foldesur was nearly twice as expensive as the average Hungarian film -- but at $40,000, its budget was a drop in the bucket compared to a typical Hollywood production.

About The New Landlord

What is The New Landlord about?

Az Uj Foldesur (The New Squire) was based on a novel by popular Hungarian author Maurice Jokal, whose many works had previously been largely ignored. After the wars of 1848, a retired Austrian army officer "returns to the soil" as a gentleman farmer in Hungary in the 1850s. The old campaigner is the father of two daughters: One of the girls comes to a sad end thanks to the malfeasances of a…

When was The New Landlord released?

The New Landlord was released on December 21, 1935.

How long is The New Landlord?

The New Landlord runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who directed The New Landlord?

The New Landlord was directed by Béla Gaál.

Who is in the cast of The New Landlord?

The cast of The New Landlord includes Artúr Somlay (Ankerschmidt, lovag (as Somlay Arthur)), Mária Egry (Elíz, Anckersmih lánya), Zita Gordon (Hermine, Anckerschmidt másik lánya), Gyula Csortos (Garamvölgyi Ádám) and Pál Jávor (Garamvölgyi Aladár).

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