An innkeeper is grieving because his wife left him for a second-rate actor. His two nephews, who are not on speaking terms, have to take over the running of the establishment...
Acting
Rašilov's magnificent wallowing as the jilted innkeeper.
Writing
Sharp verbal sparring between the estranged nephews.
Director
Josef Gruss
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This adaptation captures post-war Czech theatre's love of raucous ensemble comedy rooted in literary sources.
Rudolf Hrušínský, playing nephew Spytihněv, would become Czech cinema's most beloved father figure — here he's gloriously petty instead.
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