The Tyrannical Father

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FamilyComedyRomance

While rehearsing the annual play, a clerk tries to regain the attention of his beloved, in a comedy of equivoques.

Released: Sep 19, 1941

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Vasco Santana

Mestre José Santana

Francisco Ribeiro

Francisco Mega

Leonor Maia

Tatão

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