A musical film. It tells about the life and work of the famous Austrian artist Alexander Girardi. The son of a poor man, who did not study in any theater schools, conquers the audience with his outstanding comedic talent. But the ridicule and denunciation of the vices of high society cause the powerful to hate the artist. Girardi is declared insane. The people of Austria stand up for their favorite artist. Girardi is released, and he again performs on the stage. The film was released in the USSR in 1955.
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