Movie Description
Tonka Šibenice
(1930)Overview
Melodramatic story of an innocent country girl (Ita Rina) who struggles to make a living in the city as a prostitute. As she provides last service to a murderer sentenced to death (Josef Rovenský), society condemns her and leads her to despair. This groundbreaking film directed by Karel Anton was made in 1930 as the first Czech feature movie with post-synchronised soundtrack, recorded in France. International star cast, sensitive adaptation of Egon Erwin Kisch’s short story and innovative combination of silent and sound film features make this movie an artwork of European significance.
Featured Crew
- Director : Karl Anton
- Producer : Karl Anton
- Editor : Karl Anton
- Cast : Ita Rina,Vera Baranovskaya,Josef Rovenský,Theodor Pištěk,Antonie Nedošinská,Jindřich Plachta,Jindra Hermanová,Jan Marek,John Mylong,Emilie Nitschová,Rudolf Štěpán,Felix Kühne,Jan Sviták,Karel Jelínek,Eliška Jílková,Josef Kytka,V. Mecera,Václav Rabský,Ada Velický,Karel Hašler,Erno Koštál
Cast
Tonka Šibenice
Mother
Killer
Drunk
Mistress of whorehouse
Cabman
Prostitute
Pub Guest
Jan
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Facts
Original TitleTonka Šibenice
Status Released
Release Information
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1930-02-27
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 25m
Genres
- Drama
