The Poisoned Light (1921)
Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment. The negotiations are secretly heard by the illusionist Durk, who wants to seize the invention. A few days later Selín is found dead, killed by a light bulb filled with poisonous gas. Durk performs at the birthday party of Grant's daughter Anna and seizes the plans for the invention.
Director: Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač
Genre: Crime, Adventure
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: October 21, 1921
Cast
- Karel Fiala - Professor Oskar Grant
- Anny Ondra - Anny Grant
- Karel Lamač - Ing. Milan Bell
- Jindřich Lhoták - Dr. Karel Selín
- Emil Artur Longen - Durk, the Magician
- Jan S. Kolár - Ferdinand Kardan
- Přemysl Pražský - Martin Bálek
- Antonín Marek - Baron Evans Margus / Servant
- Josef Šváb-Malostranský - Jan
- Alfred Baštýř - President of Police
Screenplay
- Jan S. Kolár (Screenplay)
- Karel Lamač (Story)
- Karel Lamač (Screenplay)
- Jan S. Kolár (Story)
Cinematography: Otto Heller
Production: Kalos
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: No Language
Original Language: cs
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Poisoned Light about?
- Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment. The negotiations are secretly heard by the illusionist Durk, who wants to seize the invention. A few days later Selín is found dead, killed by a light bulb filled with poisonous gas. Durk performs at the birthday party of Grant's daughter Anna and seizes the plans for the invention.
- Who directed The Poisoned Light?
- The Poisoned Light was directed by Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač.
- Who stars in The Poisoned Light?
- The Poisoned Light stars Karel Fiala, Anny Ondra, Karel Lamač, Jindřich Lhoták, Emil Artur Longen, Jan S. Kolár.
- How long is The Poisoned Light?
- The Poisoned Light has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is The Poisoned Light?
- The Poisoned Light is a Crime, Adventure film.
- Where was The Poisoned Light produced?
- The Poisoned Light was produced in Czechoslovakia.