The Draconian Contract

Released
1915
40min
0 votes
Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Détails techniques

Titre original

Драконовский контракт

Langue originale

EN

Langues parlées

No Language

Production

Compagnies de production

A. Khanzhonkov and Co.

Pays de production

Russia

Mots-clés

short film