A Sucessora (telenovela)

A Sucessora
Based on	A Sucessora (novel)
Written by	Manoel Carlos
Directed by	Herval Rossano, Gracindo Júnior and Sérgio Mattar
Starring	Susana Vieira Rubens de Falco
Opening theme	"Odeon" (Nara Leão)
Country of origin	Brazil
Original language(s)	Portuguese
No. of episodes	125
Production
Running time	c. 45 minutes
Release
Original network	Rede Globo
Original release	9 October 1978 – 2 March 1979
Chronology
Preceded by	Gina
Followed by	Memórias de Amor

A Sucessora was a Brazilian telenovela written by Manoel Carlos based on the homonym novel published by Carolina Nabuco in 1934. It was aired from 9 October 1978 to 2 March 1979, comprised 125 episodes and starred Suzana Vieira, Rubens de Falco, and Nathalia Timberg.

Similar to Daphne Du Maurier's novel 'Rebecca,' the story follows the experiences of protagonist Marina, a young country bumpkin who marries the mysterious and charismatic widower Roberto Stein, a fabulously wealthy businessman living in 1920's Rio de Janeiro. As Marina attempts to acclimate to her new marriage and responsibilities, she discovers that Stein's late wife, Alice, still seems to have a strong hold over the household. Despite her new husband's affection for her, Marina is nonetheless threatened by Alice's presence, which is made conspicuous through her old maid's obsessions and her intimidating portrait.

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