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.
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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
FAQ about Maria Papoila
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…
When was Maria Papoila released?
Maria Papoila was released in 1937.
What genres does Maria Papoila belong to?
Maria Papoila is categorised as Romance, Comedy.
Who stars in Maria Papoila?
The cast of Maria Papoila includes Mirita Casimiro, Eduardo Fernandes, Alves da Costa, Emília de Oliveira, Lino Ferreira.