| Director: | Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos |
| Premiere: | 21. June 1963 |
| Length: | 94 minutes |
| Genre: | Comedy |
Director: Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos • Scenario: Vratislav Blažek, Elmar Klos • Kameraman: Rudolf Stahl ml. • Actors: Rade Marković, Tatjana Beljakova, Bohuš Záhorský, Vlastimil Brodský, Růžena Lysenková
Lawyer Petr Holeček often has disputes with his wife Věra. They both have low salaries and forever struggle with a lack of money. After all, Věra loves to dress up! One day, Petr gives a seat to a tiny old man who, in return for this kindness, offers him a little silver bell which will fulfil three wishes. The first two wishes, which the suspicious Petr makes just to test the bell, are fulfilled. Petr's third wish is a peaceful life with Věra. And so the magic bell arranges a new apartment, modern furniture, car and a promotion at work. Ill-tempered Petr has a quarrel with the secretary and his manager sends him on health-leave. Petr and Věra rest by the lake Máchovo and, in the evenings, watch fashion shows on TV with their friends. Petr's friend Karel joins a competition with an improved design which could markedly lower the price of the dress model on show. He also says something about the necessity to save in the right places. The next day they want to kick him out of the establishment. Petr wants to help Karel so he calls the old man once more. The old man promises to help but on one condition: Peter must speak up for his friend in public and run the risk of losing everything he got by magic. The old man vanishes, however, the small silver bell remains on the table. With rapt attention, the family follows how Peter will make up his mind...
Length: 94 min
Year: 1958
Local premiere date: 21. June 1963
Country of origin:
Language version:
Director: Ján Kadár, Elmar Klos • Scenario: Vratislav Blažek, Elmar Klos • Kameraman: Rudolf Stahl ml. • Actors: Rade Marković, Tatjana Beljakova, Bohuš Záhorský, Vlastimil Brodský, Růžena Lysenková
Lawyer Petr Holeček often has disputes with his wife Věra. They both have low salaries and forever struggle with a lack of money. After all, Věra loves to dress up! One day, Petr gives a seat to a tiny old man who, in return for this kindness, offers him a little silver bell which will fulfil three wishes. The first two wishes, which the suspicious Petr makes just to test the bell, are fulfilled. Petr's third wish is a peaceful life with Věra. And so the magic bell arranges a new apartment, modern furniture, car and a promotion at work. Ill-tempered Petr has a quarrel with the secretary and his manager sends him on health-leave. Petr and Věra rest by the lake Máchovo and, in the evenings, watch fashion shows on TV with their friends. Petr's friend Karel joins a competition with an improved design which could markedly lower the price of the dress model on show. He also says something about the necessity to save in the right places. The next day they want to kick him out of the establishment. Petr wants to help Karel so he calls the old man once more. The old man promises to help but on one condition: Peter must speak up for his friend in public and run the risk of losing everything he got by magic. The old man vanishes, however, the small silver bell remains on the table. With rapt attention, the family follows how Peter will make up his mind...
Year: 1958
Local premiere date: 21. June 1963
Country of origin:
Language version:
