An impoverished count has to work as a chauffeur but because of his good looks attracts women, one of them wealthy enough to solve his problem..
Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for old-school, lighthearted dramas where everyone is dressed to the nines despite being broke, this is for you. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but it has that specific 1930s elegance that’s hard to replicate. If you need explosions or high-stakes action, move along—you’ll be ...
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Géza von Bolváry
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"Is it worth your time? If you have a soft spot for old-school, lighthearted dramas where everyone is dressed to the nines despite being broke, this is for you. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but it has that specific 1930s elegance that’s hard to replicate. If you need explosions or high-stakes action, move along—you’ll be bored to tears in the first ten minutes. The premise is simple enough. Our hero is a count, which means he’s basically required to be handsome but totally broke. Watching him try ..."
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