The Daughter of the Lawyer

The Daughter of the Lawyer (1926) is a drama film directed by J. Soares rated 7.5/10.

In Recife, Dr. Paulo is an important lawyer that has a daughter, Heloísa, with his paramour and living in the country. A few days before traveling to Europe, Dr. Paulo asks to a close friend to bring Heloísa to Recife. Meanwhile, his bohemian and irresponsible son Helvécio meets Heloísa, and without knowing that she is his sister, he tries to rape her, and she kills him. Heloísa is arrested and goes to trial without any evidence to prove that she self-defended her honor.

Cast

Norberto Teixeira

Dr. Paulo Aragão

Guiomar Teixeira

Heloisa Correia

Euclides Jardim

Lucio Novais

J. Soares

Helvécio Aragão

Oliria Salgado

Antonieta Bergamini

Ferreira Castro

Gerôncio

Severino Steves

Oficial de Justiça

Adelita Monteiro

Jasmelina Oliveira

Dona Lucinda Correira

Norma Sales

Filha de Heloisa e Lúcio

Luis Marques

Sr. Bergamini

Valderez de Souza

Sra. Bergamini