Backdrop image for movie The Draconian Contract

The Draconian Contract (1915)

The waiter Antosha is in love with the restaurant owner's daughter. This distracts Antosha from his work and the owner is going to fire him. The notary appears and informs the owner that Antosha is receiving a large inheritance. He sets up a three-year contract with Antosha which, In the event of its early termination, the owner receives a large amount. Drunk, Antosha signs the contract, and the next day he becomes rich. Antosha wants to quit right away, but after seeing the contract, he remains to work. At night, he leads the luxurious life of a rich man. The owner of the restaurant is trying this way and that to fire Antosha. But he manages not only to avoid being fired, but also to marry his daughter.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Aleksandr KheruvimovAleksandr KheruvimovRestaurant owner
  • Photo of Vera KaralliVera KaralliRestaurant owner's daughter
  • Photo of Antoni FertnerAntoni FertnerAntosha, the waiter
  • Photo of Tatiana BachTatiana BachMishka, the janitor
  • Photo of Georg AsagaroffGeorg AsagaroffThe brawler
  • Photo of V. GlinskayaV. GlinskayaWoman in the restaurant

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