Kata, the Shrew

Comedy · 1943

Kata Juhász is the shrew in this updating of Shakespeare's play. Kata's wedding is scheduled but her groom deserts her over her whims. In order to prevent the guests from being disappointed, she hires a tramp from the banks of the Danube to play the role of the groom. The tramp, Chief Engineer Péter Szabó, doesn't bend to her caprices. This leads to confusion and resolution in the Shakespearian fashion.

Starring

William Shakespeare, István Békeffy, Emmi Buttykay, Viktor Bánky, Miklós Hajmássy, Piri Peéry, Béla Mihályffi, Mariska Vízváry

Director

Viktor Bánky