''Będzie lepiej'' (English: ''It will get better'') is a 1936

Polish Polish may refer to: * Anything from or related to Poland, a country in Europe * Polish language * Poles Poles,, ; singular masculine: ''Polak'', singular feminine: ''Polka'' or Polish people, are a West Slavic nation and ethnic group, w ...

musical comedy Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement ...

directed by

Michał Waszyński Michał Waszyński (29 September 1904 – 20 February 1965) was first a film director in Poland, then in Italy, and later (as Michael Waszynski) a producer of major American films, mainly in Spain. Known for his elegance and impeccable man ...

. It features characters Szczepko and Tońko (played by Kazimierz Wajda and

Henryk Vogelfänger Henryk Vogelfänger (4 October 1904 – 6 October 1990), stage name ''Tońko'', was a Polish actor. He lived in prewar Lwów (now Lviv, Ukraine) where he worked as a lawyer. Together with Kazimierz Wajda he was the star of the Polish Radio co ...

, respectively), who were known for their work together as radio personalities and as members of the vaudeville circuit in the city of Lwów. They also appeared in Waszyński's film ''The Vagabonds'' (1939).

Plot

Szczepko and Tońko work in a Lwów doll factory until they are fired for violating the factory's rule against singing. The two then wander around a nearby park, where they find an abandoned infant and decide to take care of it. The niece of the factory owner, Wanda Ruczyńska, then appears and asks the two men for assistance with her car. In a mix-up, Wanda ends up leaving with the baby and Szczepko and Tońko are empty-handed. Wanda and her uncle take the baby with them to

Warsaw Warsaw ( pl, Warszawa, ), officially the Capital City of Warsaw,, abbreviation: ''m.st. Warszawa'' is the capital and largest city of Poland. The metropolis stands on the River Vistula in east-central Poland, and its population is officia ...

, so Szczepko and Tońko hide inside a toy crate and ship themselves to the city to find the baby. Upon their arrival, they argue with Wanda over ownership of the baby, but are induced to work at the family's toy shop in exchange for seeing the baby. Under the direction of Szczepko and Tońko's goofiness, the toy shop becomes incredibly successful. It is eventually decided that the baby will stay with Wanda and her newfound love, while Szczepko and Tońko are cast out of the family and wander off to find new adventure.

Cast

*Kazimierz Wajda ... Szczepko *Henryk Vogelfänger ... Tońko *

Loda Niemirzanka Loda Niemirzanka, real name Leokadia Niemira (23 November 1909 – 14 August 1984) was a Polish film actress. She appeared in fourteen films between 1931 and 1939. Selected filmography * '' Księżna Łowicka'' (1932) * '' Jaśnie pan szofe ...

... Wanda Ruczyńska *

Aleksander Żabczyński Aleksander Bożydar Żabczyński (24 July 1900 in Warsaw – 31 May 1958 in Warsaw), was a Polish stage and movie actor, one of the most popular actors during the interwar period in Poland. Filmography * ''Czerwony błazen'' (1926) * ''Ziemia ob ...

... Julian Dalewicz *

Antoni Fertner Antoni Fertner (23 May 1874 – 16 April 1959) was a Polish stage actor (graduated from drama school in 1895) and one of the earliest Polish film actors. His first film, ''Antoś pierwszy raz w Warszawie'' (''Antoś for the First Time in Warsaw'' ...

... Ruczyński *

Wanda Jarszewska Wanda Jarszewska (3 November 1888 – 15 May 1964) was a Polish film actress. She appeared in more than 40 films between 1916 and 1962. Selected filmography * '' The Adventures of Anton'' (1913) * ''Pan Twardowski'' (1921) * '' Księżna Łowic ...

... Ruczyńska *

Stanisław Sielański Stanisław Sielański (8 August 1899 – 28 April 1955) was a Polish film and cabaret actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1929 and 1943. Selected filmography * ''Uwiedziona'' (1931) * '' Bezimienni bohaterowie'' (1932) * '' Z ...

... Hipek * Wilhelm Korabiowski ... Franciszek, secretary of Dalewicz * Wanda Zawiszanka ... Basia, the Ruczyński maid * Irena Skwierczyńska ... Blond Mother in Park

References

External links

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''Będzie lepiej''
at the Internet Polish Movie Database 1936 films 1930s Polish-language films Polish black-and-white films Films directed by Michał Waszyński 1936 comedy films Polish comedy films {{1930s-comedy-film-stub