The Undesirable (1915) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A woman survives concealed parentage, false accusations, and tragic family reunion before finding love and a hopeful future.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Secrets at the Deathbed

Liszka learns that she is the daughter of Angyal Pál rather than the peasant who raised her. At the same time, Sára leaves prison and returns to the village, unaware that her daughter is nearby.

Key Events

• Deathbed Revelation — A dying peasant reveals Liszka's true parentage and identifies Angyal Pál as her father. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Angyal Pál Location: Peasant home
• A Father's Advice — The old peasant urges Liszka to remain honest and good. Characters: Angyal Liszka Location: Peasant home
• Sára Leaves Prison — After fifteen years, Sára is released while grieving her separation from her daughter. Characters: Ördög Sára Location: Prison
• Return to the Village — Sára returns to her native village without knowing where Liszka is. Characters: Ördög Sára Location: Native village
• Maid in the Household — Liszka works as a maid in the household connected to Miklós, Kontráné, and Fridolin. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós, Miklós, Kontra Fridolin Location: Kontráné's household

Love Under Suspicion

Liszka works in Miklós's household and falls in love with him. Jealousy and missing jewels turn the household against her, forcing her to leave for her birthplace.

Key Events

• Maid in the Household — Liszka works as a maid in the household connected to Miklós, Kontráné, and Fridolin. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós, Miklós, Kontra Fridolin Location: Kontráné's household
• Miklós Falls in Love — Miklós and Liszka fall in love despite their different positions. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós Location: Household
• Jealous Accusation — Kontráné accuses Liszka of trying to attract her husband, Fridolin. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós, Kontra Fridolin Location: Household
• Jewels Disappear — Valuables disappear from the household, creating a new accusation against Liszka. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós Location: Household
• Liszka Denies Theft — Liszka swears that she is innocent, but the household continues to suspect her. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós Location: Household
• Forced Departure — Liszka is forced to leave for her birthplace, while Miklós refuses to abandon her. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós, Miklós Location: Household road
• Miklós Follows Her — Miklós sets out after Liszka because he cannot live without her. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós Location: Road to the birthplace

The Truth Behind the Jewels

Miklós follows Liszka and remains loyal while suspicion persists. The appearance of a vagabond wearing the stolen valuables reveals that Liszka was falsely accused.

Key Events

• Miklós Follows Her — Miklós sets out after Liszka because he cannot live without her. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós Location: Road to the birthplace
• Miklós Stands By Liszka — Miklós finds Liszka and remains devoted despite the continuing theft suspicion. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós Location: Birthplace village
• Thief Wears the Jewels — A vagabond appears wearing the stolen valuables, exposing the real culprit. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós, Miklós Location: Village

A Mother Found Too Late

Liszka meets the impoverished Sára and discovers their family connection. Their reunion becomes tragic when Sára drinks poison and gives Liszka a final moral blessing.

Key Events

• Sára Meets Liszka — Liszka encounters the impoverished Sára and speaks with her. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Ördög Sára Location: Village
• Mother Revealed — Liszka realizes that the old woman is her long-lost mother. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Ördög Sára Location: Village
• Poisoned Drink — Sára drinks from a bottle containing poison shortly after finding her daughter. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Ördög Sára Location: Village
• Sára's Final Forgiveness — Sára asks Liszka to remain honest and forgives her own sins before dying. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Ördög Sára Location: Village

Wedding After Hardship

The thief is arrested and the jewels are recovered, ending the accusations against Liszka. After surviving four weeks in hospital, she marries Miklós.

Key Events

• Thief Arrested — The thief is arrested and the stolen jewels are recovered, clearing Liszka. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós, Miklós Location: Village
• Liszka Survives — Liszka spends four weeks in hospital and survives her ordeal. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós Location: Hospital
• Wedding and Hope — With the accusations undone, Liszka and Miklós marry and look toward happier days. Characters: Angyal Liszka, Miklós Location: Wedding venue

Story Breakdown

• Hidden Parentage — Liszka learns the truth about her family and receives a moral instruction.
  • Deathbed Revelation — The dying peasant identifies Angyal Pál as Liszka's father.
  • Moral Inheritance — Liszka is urged to remain honest and good despite her uncertain origins.
• Sára's Return — After fifteen years in prison, Sára returns while searching unknowingly for her daughter.
  • Leaving Prison — Sára is released carrying grief over her lost family life.
  • Village Search — She returns to her native village without knowing Liszka's location.
• Household Romance — Liszka's work brings her into a household where mutual love develops between her and Miklós.
  • Maid's Position — Liszka serves as a maid in Miklós's household.
  • Miklós's Devotion — Miklós falls in love with Liszka, and she returns his feelings.
• False Accusations — Jealousy and a theft accusation drive Liszka away from the household.
  • Jealous Mistress — Kontráné accuses Liszka of trying to attract her husband.
  • Missing Jewels — Liszka is blamed when valuables disappear despite her denial.
• Truth and Reunion — The stolen jewels are traced to the real culprit while Liszka discovers her mother.
  • Vagabond Exposed — A vagabond appears wearing the stolen valuables, proving Liszka's innocence.
  • Mother Recognized — Liszka realizes that the impoverished Sára is her long-lost mother.
• Tragic Resolution — Sára dies after blessing Liszka, while justice and romantic happiness eventually prevail.
  • Poisoned Farewell — Sára drinks poison and asks Liszka to remain honest before dying.
  • Wedding Hope — The jewels are recovered, Liszka survives hospitalization, and she marries Miklós.

Directed by

Michael Curtiz

Key Cast

• Lili Berky — Angyal Liszka
• Victor Varconi — Miklós
• Mari Jászai — Ördög Sára
• Andor Szakács — Angyal Pál
• Gyula Nagy — Kontra Fridolin