“A riotous farce based on a popular form of stage review, The Song of Lisbon was only the second Portuguese sound film, yet it displays a surprising and innovative mastery of the new technology. Vasco, a medical student from the provinces, spends most of his time chasing after the women of Lisbon; all the while his two old aunties back home dutifully send him allowance checks. After an evening of revels, he fails the only exam he needed to pass to obtain his degree. As he contemplates his suddenly dismal future, a letter arrives announcing the momentary arrival of his aunts.... Full of typical songs and broadly played gags, The Song of Lisbon captures a side and flavor of life that makes it even today a great favorite with Portuguese audiences.” Richard Peña