Movies and TvShows featuring "promissory-note" theme.

A wealthy businessman in 1950s Milan, Italy, becomes a widower after his wife dies in an elevator crash. Frustrated with his unhappy marriage, he decides to plan her murder. However, his plans take a comedic turn when his wife humiliates him in public and he is presumed dead. This Italian comedy explores themes of capitalism, business, and marital conflicts in a light-hearted manner.

The Posalaquaglia cousins are two small scammers and make a living of expedients: Dante receives as recognition for Tommaso a bill of one hundred thousand lire from the famous financier Bruscatelli, who ends up in prison immediately afterwards.

In this drama film, a repentant sinner finds himself trapped in a cycle of self-destructiveness and cynicism. He must confront his demons and seek redemption. Set in the 1860s, the story is told in flashback as the protagonist reflects on his life choices and the consequences they have had. Through religious symbolism and a series of memorable encounters, he learns the true meaning of repentance.

To Each His Own is a compelling drama and romance movie that follows the story of a man who goes on a quest to discover love and purpose. Set in a small town, the film takes the audience on a journey of emotions and explores themes of loneliness, marriage, and personal fulfillment. Through a series of flashbacks, the protagonist's life unfolds, revealing his struggles and triumphs in his search for happiness.

The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.

Based on a true story, 'The Man Who Would Be Polka King' follows Jan Lewan, a Polish immigrant who rises to fame as a polka sensation. However, behind the scenes, Jan leads a fraudulent financial scheme that ultimately lands him in jail.

First of the Jones family movies with kids who ignore father and get consolation from mother through a series of family episodes.

Femme fatale Flora marries a titled European to save the family planation. Her husband and a rival fall to their deaths in a glacier. Next Flora weds her sister Margaret's love Admah. She bleeds him dry, until he goes to prison.

Baron Metter is threatening to evict a crofter family from their home. Lauri Vaara a student passing by, falls in love with Marja the family's daughter, and promises to help save their home. Baroness Olivia Metter falls for the young student and helps him with the rescue plan.