The Daughter of the Lawyer

The Daughter of the Lawyer 1926 Directed by J. Soares A Filha do Advogado

In Recife, Dr. Paulo is an important lawyer that has a daughter, Heloísa, with his paramour and living in the country. A few days before traveling to Europe, Dr. Paulo asks to a close friend to bring Heloísa to Recife. Meanwhile, his bohemian and irresponsible son Helvécio meets Heloísa, and without knowing that she is his sister, he tries to rape her, and she kills him. Heloísa is arrested and goes to trial without any evidence to prove that she self-defended her honor.

Country Brazil

Production Country Brazil

Language Portuguese

Spoken Languages No Language , Portuguese

Gnere Drama

Production Company Aurora Filmes

Release Date 8 November 1926

92 mins