Maria Papoila (1937)
Maria Papoila, a shepherdess from Beira working in Lisbon, one day meets a rich young man, Eduardo, whom she assumes to be of her own social standing due to his uniform as a private soldier. Some time later, arrested as a suspect in a major robbery, Eduardo is abandoned by his selfish fiancée, Margarida, and it is the "soup girl" who, although despised in her dream and sacrificing her honor, appears in court as Eduardo's lover, and he is acquitted. Without asking for anything in return, Maria Papoila returns to her village.
Director: José Leitão de Barros
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Release Date: August 15, 1937
Cast
- Mirita Casimiro - Maria Papoila
- Eduardo Fernandes - Eduardo da Silveira
- Alves da Costa - Carlos
- Emília de Oliveira - Dona Efigénia
- Lino Ferreira - pai de Eduardo
- Maria Cristina - Margarida Noronha Baptista
- António Silva - Mr. Scott
Screenplay
Production: Filmes Lumiar
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: José Leitão de Barros
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maria Papoila about?
- Maria Papoila, a shepherdess from Beira working in Lisbon, one day meets a rich young man, Eduardo, whom she assumes to be of her own social standing due to his uniform as a private soldier. Some time later, arrested as a suspect in a major robbery, Eduardo is abandoned by his selfish fiancée, Margarida, and it is the "soup girl" who, although despised in her dream and sacrificing her honor, appears in court as Eduardo's lover, and he is acquitted. Without asking for anything in return, Maria Papoila returns to her village.
- Who directed Maria Papoila?
- Maria Papoila was directed by José Leitão de Barros.
- Who stars in Maria Papoila?
- Maria Papoila stars Mirita Casimiro, Eduardo Fernandes, Alves da Costa, Emília de Oliveira, Lino Ferreira, Maria Cristina.
- What genre is Maria Papoila?
- Maria Papoila is a Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Maria Papoila produced?
- Maria Papoila was produced in Portugal.