The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral (1929)
The most important silent film by director Martin Frič. Poet Vitezslav Nezval did scenographic modifications to the original story by Václav Wasserman. Film producer Jaroslav Stransky didn’t witness premier; because of fear of financial collapse, he killed himself.
Director: Martin Frič
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: August 30, 1929
Cast
- Karel Hašler - Organist
- Oskar Marion - Ivan, Painter
- Suzanne Marwille - Klára, Foster-child
- L. H. Struna - Josef Falk, Extortionist
- Otto Zahrádka - Klara's Father
- Marie Ptáková - Abbess
- Vladimír Smíchovský - Innkeeper
- Josef Kobík - Vender
- Milka Balek-Brodská - Maiden
- Roza Schlesingerová - Women in the Cathedral
Screenplay
- Vítězslav Nezval (Screenplay)
- Václav Wasserman (Story)
- Martin Frič (Story)
Cinematography: Jaroslav Blažek
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: No Language
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Martin Frič
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral about?
- The most important silent film by director Martin Frič. Poet Vitezslav Nezval did scenographic modifications to the original story by Václav Wasserman. Film producer Jaroslav Stransky didn’t witness premier; because of fear of financial collapse, he killed himself.
- Who directed The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral?
- The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral was directed by Martin Frič.
- Who stars in The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral?
- The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral stars Karel Hašler, Oskar Marion, Suzanne Marwille, L. H. Struna, Otto Zahrádka, Marie Ptáková.
- How long is The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral?
- The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral?
- The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral produced?
- The Organist at St. Vitus Cathedral was produced in Czechoslovakia.