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Madame Pepita
Hosted by Gregorio Martínez Sierra · EN
Meet Madame Pepita, a talented dressmaker in the heart of Madrid, who juggles an inherited fortune and a closely guarded secret. As she navigates the world of potential suitors vying for her daughters hand, she finds herself increasingly suspicious of their true intentions. Little does she know, there are even greater concerns lurking just beneath the surface. This captivating play was adapted into a BBC film in 1952. - Summary by ToddHW
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Transcribe →Timon of Athens-William Shakespeare
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Transcribe →Hobby-Horse-Arthur Wing Pinero
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Transcribe →003 - Act 3
Jan 600:50:53Tap to summarizeMeet Madame Pepita, a talented dressmaker in the heart of Madrid, who juggles an inherited fortune and a closely guarded secret. As she navigates the world of potential suitors vying for her daughters hand, she finds herself increasingly suspicious of their true intentions. Little does she know, there are even greater concerns lurking just beneath the surface. This captivating play was adapted into a BBC film in 1952. - Summary by ToddHW
Transcribe →002 - Act 2
Jan 601:04:23Tap to summarizeMeet Madame Pepita, a talented dressmaker in the heart of Madrid, who juggles an inherited fortune and a closely guarded secret. As she navigates the world of potential suitors vying for her daughters hand, she finds herself increasingly suspicious of their true intentions. Little does she know, there are even greater concerns lurking just beneath the surface. This captivating play was adapted into a BBC film in 1952. - Summary by ToddHW
Transcribe →001 - Act 1
Jan 601:09:14Tap to summarizeMeet Madame Pepita, a talented dressmaker in the heart of Madrid, who juggles an inherited fortune and a closely guarded secret. As she navigates the world of potential suitors vying for her daughters hand, she finds herself increasingly suspicious of their true intentions. Little does she know, there are even greater concerns lurking just beneath the surface. This captivating play was adapted into a BBC film in 1952. - Summary by ToddHW
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