11 Oct 2020
Snake Oil
A wiley street vendor flees London in search of the American dream promised by his late father, but he can’t find it anywhere.
The Draconian Contract
The waiter Antosha is in love with the restaurant owner's daughter. This distracts Antosha from his work and the owner is going to fire him. The notary appears and informs the owner that Antosha is receiving a large inheritance. He sets up a three-year contract with Antosha which, In the event of its early termination, the owner receives a large amount. Drunk, Antosha signs the contract, and the next day he becomes rich. Antosha wants to quit right away, but after seeing the contract, he remains to work. At night, he leads the luxurious life of a rich man. The owner of the restaurant is trying this way and that to fire Antosha. But he manages not only to avoid being fired, but also to marry his daughter.
Top Billed Cast
Александр Херувимов Restaurant owner
Vera Karalli Restaurant owner's daughter
Antoni Fertner Antosha, the waiter
Tatiana Bach Mishka, the janitor
V. Glinskaya Woman in the restaurant
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