Tonka of the Gallows (1930)
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.
Director: Karl Anton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 27, 1930
Cast
- Ita Rina - Tonka Šibenice
- Vera Baranovskaya - Mother
- Josef Rovenský - Killer
- Theodor Pištěk - Drunk
- Antonie Nedošinská - Mistress of whorehouse
- Jindřich Plachta - Cabman
- Jindra Hermanová - Prostitute
- Jan Marek - Pub Guest
- John Mylong - Jan
- Emilie Nitschová
Screenplay
- Willy Haas (Screenplay)
- Benno Vigny (Screenplay)
- Egon Erwin Kisch (Short Story)
- Karel Hašler (Lyricist)
Music: Karel Hašler, Erno Koštál
Cinematography: Eduard Hoesch
Editing: Karl Anton
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český, No Language
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on short story
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tonka of the Gallows about?
- 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.
- Who directed Tonka of the Gallows?
- Tonka of the Gallows was directed by Karl Anton.
- Who stars in Tonka of the Gallows?
- Tonka of the Gallows stars Ita Rina, Vera Baranovskaya, Josef Rovenský, Theodor Pištěk, Antonie Nedošinská, Jindřich Plachta.
- How long is Tonka of the Gallows?
- Tonka of the Gallows has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Tonka of the Gallows?
- Tonka of the Gallows is a Drama film.
- Where was Tonka of the Gallows produced?
- Tonka of the Gallows was produced in Czechoslovakia.