Josef Šváb-Malostranský

Acting

Josef Šváb-Malostranský

Born March 16, 1860 · Praha

Died October 30, 1932 · aged 72

No biography available.

Known For

Poor girlPoor girl · 1930
Poor girl
★ 6.21930
MovieDramaRomance
The illegitimate child, Marie Růžová, grows up in the family of the Bořický miller. Childhood and youth spend with the son of Bořice, Klement. Klement asserts the rights, becomes a lawyer, and marries Jirina. In order not to cause further contradictions, Mary will go to Prague secretly at night. There he is living heavily as a waitress. He resists the insults of architect Jansky until he ultimately decides to commit suicide in despair.
The Fake SweetheartThe Fake Sweetheart · 1926
The Fake Sweetheart
★ 9.01926
MovieComedy
The film depicts the troubles of Herr Verner (Karel Hasler), a middle-aged bachelor dentist who wants to marry.
Adam and EvaAdam and Eva · 1922
Adam and Eva
★ 10.01922
MovieComedy
Twins Adam and Eva are so alike, it is impossible to tell them apart, which enables the malicious Eva to get away with all sorts of naughty tricks and leave the blame to fall on Adam. The pair grows up and Adam decides to pay Eva back for the tricks she played on him in the past. When he discovers that the handsome Dr. Prokop Novotný is interested in Eva, he dresses up as Eva and startles the suitor.
Be Prepared!Be Prepared! · 1924
Be Prepared!
1924
MovieDramaAdventure
Svatopluk Innemann’s film Be Prepared! presents the early Czech boy scout movement through a simple narrative. The film extols the virtues of hard work, honor and cooperation just as it displays the fun of wilderness exploration, group cohesion and outdoor leisure. Troop 30 visits numerous historic locations on their travels, such as Orlík Castle and St John’s Rapids.
The LumberjackThe Lumberjack · 1923
The Lumberjack
★ 9.01923
MovieComedy
A brave young woman falls in love with a mysterious stranger.
The Kidnapping of Fux the BankerThe Kidnapping of Fux the Banker · 1923
The Kidnapping of Fux the Banker
★ 4.51923
MovieComedy
The Loves of Kačenka StrnadováThe Loves of Kačenka Strnadová · 1926
The Loves of Kačenka Strnadová
★ 6.11926
MovieComedy
The film depicts the adventures of Kacenka (Zdena Kavková) and Vincek (Vlasta Burian), two innocent country bumpkins who live in a Czech small town, and the various jobs that Kacenka has once she moves to Prague, that beautiful capital city. Our heroine will have to bear difficult working conditions and to make things worse, she falls in love with a fake aristocrat. Fortunately her companion, Vincek who is also in Prague, has an unrequited love for her. Though he is the cause of many Kacenka's problems, Vincek finally will help and resolve her loves troubles. And of course there is a happy ending that brings the Czech couple together.
The Arrival from the DarknessThe Arrival from the Darkness · 1921
The Arrival from the Darkness
★ 6.61921
MovieFantasyHorror
One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee from darkness”, Ješek, who is awakened from a deathly sleep. The film represents unusual sparks of creative efforts and the ambitions of creative community around the director Jan S. Kolár, who was inspired by international trends and techniques.

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GypsiesGypsies · 1922
Gypsies
★ 6.51922
MovieDrama
The tale of the Venetian gondolier whose desire for revenge following a thwarted love affair leads him to Bohemia. The intricate plot also deals with destinies of other characters, who finally come together in a dramatic encounter at one time and in one place. In his role as screenwriter and director, Anton produced a highly accomplished version of Mácha’s work. He respected the original but was also able, along with the DoP Karel Kopřiva, to capitalise on the possibilities that the film medium offered. For the Venice prologue, the filmmakers exploited the photogenic qualities of the city – the narrow streets, the lagoons, gondolas and the sea – and they moved the set to the enigmatic Czech landscape around the castle of Kokořín.

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