Sándor Barinkay joins the gypsies en route to his home village hiding his real identity as an Hungarian nobleman, whose parents were sent to exile. He claims his former properties, now taken by a pig merchant who plays the fool to the villagers' delight.
So, The Gypsy Baron from 1935. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you have a soft spot for really old, sort of charmingly stiff musicals, maybe. Anyone expecting fast pacing or gritty drama will probably hit the 'stop' button pretty quick. It's for folks who appreciate film history, or just want to see something...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"So, The Gypsy Baron from 1935. Is it worth tracking down today? Well, if you have a soft spot for really old, sort of charmingly stiff musicals, maybe. Anyone expecting fast pacing or gritty drama will probably hit the 'stop' button pretty quick. It's for folks who appreciate film history, or just want to see something truly different from today. 🕰️ The whole thing kicks off with Sándor Barinkay, our main guy, coming back to his old stomping grounds. He's hiding his nobleman status, which feel..."
Walter Supper, Ignaz Schnitzer, Tibor Yost, Vineta Klinger, Mór Jókai
Germany
