Meiseken

The film revolves around Old Meiseken, a gingerbread baker who has been dead for three years, yet his employers remain oblivious. They continue to pay his pension, while his former landlords are cashing the checks. The narrative takes a turn when Tony, the assistant head of the bakery, visits Meiseken's place to retrieve an old recipe, leading to a series of comical events as someone needs to impersonate the late baker.

As the story unfolds, the fraudulent situation escalates, ultimately culminating in Tony obtaining the coveted recipe book and finding love along the way. This blend of humor and light-hearted romance is characteristic of the comedy genre from the late 1930s, making it an interesting piece for collectors of vintage cinema.