There Was Not a Penny, but Suddenly a Dime

Summary

The comedy «There Was Not a Penny, but Suddenly a Dime» tells the story of a young man named Ivan Petrovich Balzaminov, who dreams of becoming wealthy and marrying a rich bride. Balzaminov lives with his mother and constantly finds himself in humorous situations due to his attempts to secure a profitable match. Through a series of misunderstandings and coincidences, he indeed finds his happiness and marries a wealthy bride, leading to an unexpected turn in his life.