The scene opens with a family conclave in the drawing-room of a well-proportioned mansion, at which family lawyers, the parents of a prospective bride and bridegroom and mutual friends are ... See full synopsis
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The scene opens with a family conclave in the drawing-room of a well-proportioned mansion, at which family lawyers, the parents of a prospective bride and bridegroom and mutual friends are discussing deeds and settlement connected with the nuptials of a young couple. These having been settled satisfactorily, they are congratulating each other on the results of their labor, when the youth of the house appears on the scene. As the mother runs to him and tells him of the final arrangements, he is seemingly disgusted and repudiates the alliance which his parents wish him to form. He asks for his allowance. Taking no notice of his fiancée, he follows his father, leaving his fiancée to be consoled by her mother. Reaching the office of the father, he receives the portion of his fortune which he has demanded, is about to go out, and he is called back to sign a deed of renunciation; then taking the roll of bills, putting aside his father and mother, he goes from his home. Hastening to the ...
| Credited cast: | |||
 | Maria Caserini | ||
| Egidio Rossi |