A Severa (1931)
Based on the novel of the same name, by Júlio Dantas, this is the first Portuguese all-talking sound film, dramatization of the story of the Fado singer Maria Severa Onofriana, known as A Severa.
Director: José Leitão de Barros
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Dina Teresa as Maria Severa Orofriana, A Severa |
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António Luis Lopes as Don João, Conde de Marialva |
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Costinha as Marquês de Seide |
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Silvestre Alegrim as Timpanas |
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Antonio Fagim as Romão |
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António de Almeida Lavradio as D. José |
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Maria Sampaio as Marquesa de Seide |
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Patrício Álvares as Diogo |
| Writing | Júlio Dantas | Novel |
| Directing | José Leitão de Barros | Director |