Ember a Hid Alatt (The Man Under the Bridge) was the last of three 1936 releases directed by Lazslo (Ladislao) Vajda. It was also one of the few Hungarian films of the era which was neither a romantic comedy nor an escapist musical. The protagonist, an unemployed doctor named Andrew, contemplates suicide when his money runs out. He is saved from a watery grave by Smirgil, a likable burglar. Making it his mission in life to restore Andrew's will to live, Smirgil does his job so well that Andrew offers his services as a partner in crime. Their first joint burglary attempt at a medical clinic ends circuitously, with Andrew at last finding a job in his chosen profession. At this point, Smirgil drops his friendly facade and turns blackmailer, threatening to blow the whistle on Andrew's brief life of crime. Incredibly, this bit of extortion leads to an even happier ending than anyone in the audience could have imagined!
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