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The Doll

7.8(13)
First Aired:September 17, 1978
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:9
Status:Ended

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.

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A story of the tragic love of a wealthy merchant Stanisław Wokulski for a beautiful aristocrat from a declining family - Izabella Łęcka.

The Return

E1The Return

78m7.5

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

E2The Diary of an Old Salesman

73m7.0

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

E3Wealthy Amusements

79m7.0

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

E4The First Warning

78m7.0

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

E5Apparition

78m7.0

Oct 15, 1978

To escape his obsession with Łęcka, Wokulski heads to Paris, where he meets Professor Geist - the extraordinary scientist.

Village Amusements

E6Village Amusements

78m8.0

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

E7The Diary of an Old Salesman, continued

78m8.0

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

E8Ladies and Women

78m9.0

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

E9Soul in Letargy

78m

Nov 12, 1978

Recovering from his heartbreak, Wokulski decides to leave the world behind.

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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.

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