Kata, the Shrew (1943)
Kata Juhász is the shrew in this updating of Shakespeare's play. Kata's wedding is scheduled but her groom deserts her over her whims. In order to prevent the guests from being disappointed, she hires a tramp from the banks of the Danube to play the role of the groom. The tramp, Chief Engineer Péter Szabó, doesn't bend to her caprices. This leads to confusion and resolution in the Shakespearian fashion.
Director: Viktor Bánky
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: January 1, 1943
Cast
Screenplay
- Piri Peéry
- István Békeffy
- William Shakespeare (Original Story)
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Viktor Bánky
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kata, the Shrew about?
- Kata Juhász is the shrew in this updating of Shakespeare's play. Kata's wedding is scheduled but her groom deserts her over her whims. In order to prevent the guests from being disappointed, she hires a tramp from the banks of the Danube to play the role of the groom. The tramp, Chief Engineer Péter Szabó, doesn't bend to her caprices. This leads to confusion and resolution in the Shakespearian fashion.
- Who directed Kata, the Shrew?
- Kata, the Shrew was directed by Viktor Bánky.
- Who stars in Kata, the Shrew?
- Kata, the Shrew stars Emmi Buttykay, Miklós Hajmássy, Béla Mihályffi, Mariska Vízváry, Tibor von Halmay, György Dénes.
- How long is Kata, the Shrew?
- Kata, the Shrew has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Kata, the Shrew?
- Kata, the Shrew is a Comedy film.