The story of Stanisław Wokulski, a wealthy merchant who falls in love with a haughty aristocrat, Izabela Łęcka. Causing a misalliance in the late nineteenth century Warsaw. Young Wokulski is forced to work as a waiter, while dreaming of a life in science. After taking part in the failed uprising, he is sentenced to exile in Siberia. Upon return to Warsaw, he becomes a salesman. Marrying the late shop owner's widow, he becomes rich, He uses his money set up a partnership with a Russian merchant, met in the exile. The two makes a fortune supplying the Russian army. Wokulski falls in love with Izabela, daughter of the bankrupt aristocrat. In his quest to win her, he ventures theatres and aristocratic salons. To help her financially distressed father, he founds a company with the aristocrats as shareholders. Wokulski ability to make money is respected, but his lack of social rank is often brought. Izabela eventually accepts his affection, but without true devotion or love.
DirectorRyszard Ber
WriterBolesław Prus
The Return
Sep 17, 1978
Warsaw, 1878. Stanisław Wokulski, a store owner returns from abroad, along with a considerable fortune. He plans to use the fortune to get close with the Łęcki family, due to his love for the young Izabela Łęcka.
The Diary of an Old Salesman
Sep 24, 1978
The Old Salesman Ignacy Rzecki goes down memory lane, of his childhood, memories of the war, and his first meeting with Wokulski.
Wealthy Amusements
Oct 1, 1978
Wokulski begins his business with aristocracy. His newly bought horse competes in a race. Baron Krzeszowski insults miss Izabela, for which Wokulski challenges him to a duel.
The First Warning
Oct 8, 1978
Blinded by love, Wokulski fulfills every wish of Izabela Łęcka. He buys the apartament house of the beautiful girl's father at an auction, overpaying heavily.
Apparition
Oct 15, 1978
To escape his obsession with Łęcka, Wokulski heads to Paris, where he meets Professor Geist - the extraordinary scientist.
Village Amusements
Oct 22, 1978
After returning from Paris, Wokulski comes to Zasławie - the village residence of Wąsowska. There, he meets Isabella who, seeing his success and importance in high society, begins to look at him a little more favorably.
The Diary of an Old Salesman, continued
Oct 29, 1978
Wokulski, to please Izabela, decides to sell the store. Meanwhile, Rzecki writes about the court cases of Baroness Krzeszowska.
Ladies and Women
Nov 5, 1978
Wokulski joins Łęcka in her journey to Kraków. During the train ride, he falls out of love, due to Izabela's blossoming romance with her cousin Starski. Farewell, miss Iza, farewell...
Soul in Letargy
Nov 12, 1978
Recovering from his heartbreak, Wokulski decides to leave the world behind.
