Maria Papoila
Originally released in 1937. Maria Papoila is a romance/comedy film. directed by José Leitão de Barros.
Starring Mirita Casimiro, Eduardo Fernandes, and Alves da Costa
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1937
88 years ago
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Filmes Lumiar
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 t...
Who directed Maria Papoila?
Maria Papoila was directed by José Leitão de Barros.
When was Maria Papoila released?
Maria Papoila was released on August 15, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Maria Papoila?
The main cast of Maria Papoila includes Mirita Casimiro, Eduardo Fernandes, Alves da Costa, Emília de Oliveira, Lino Ferreira.