Josef Rovenský

Acting

Josef Rovenský

Born April 17, 1894 · Prague, Czech Republic

Died November 5, 1937 · aged 43

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Josef Rovenský (17 April 1894 – 5 November 1937) was a Czechoslovak film actor and director. He appeared in 74 films between 1914 and 1936. He starred in the 1929 film Father Vojtech, which was the directorial debut of Martin Frič. Description above from the Wikipedia article Josef Rovenský, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. ​

Known For

Diary of a Lost GirlDiary of a Lost Girl · 1929
Diary of a Lost Girl
★ 7.31929
MovieDrama
Thymian Henning, an innocent young girl, is raped by the clerk of her father's pharmacy. She becomes pregnant, is rejected by her family, and must fend for herself in a harsh, cruel world.
Meet the SisterMeet the Sister · 1931
Meet the Sister
★ 8.31931
MovieMusicComedy
Anny Brabcová is Sabine Veldenová's maid. She would very much like to get the main role in the new musical "The Pink Letter", in which Veldenová plays. Anna's brother, the easy-going postman Jarda Brabec gets the lyrics to the most famous song of the whole musical "The Pink Letter" from his sister and decides that Anna will sing it at the postal academy right in front of the Minister of Posts, where she will reap great success. Later, when the spoiled star Veldenová ends her role in the musical, the director of the theater Bernhard, with whom Anny is in love, has no choice but to announce an audition for the role.
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.
White ParadiseWhite Paradise · 1924
White Paradise
★ 8.01924
MovieDramaRomance
After a young man is arrested for a crime he didn't commit, the daughter of the local tavern owners must spring to the rescue.
Him and His SisterHim and His Sister · 1931
Him and His Sister
★ 6.21931
MovieComedyMusic
Postman Brabec is a welcome guest of the revue theatre for his sense of humor, and he brings his director Holt letters from female admirers every day. Holt's fans include Brabec's sister Anny. The girl would like to join the theatre, but for the time being works as a maid for the actress Velden. A new revue is being rehearsed, the name of the author is secret. Veldenová will return the role just before the premiere because she doesn't like it. The quick-witted Brabec introduces the director to his sister, who knows all the parts by heart.
Young LoveYoung Love · 1933
Young Love
★ 6.01933
MovieRomanceDrama
The story of love, between a sturdy village boy and a gentle country girl, filmed with a movingly genuine charm.
The Last BohemianThe Last Bohemian · 1932
The Last Bohemian
★ 8.01932
MovieComedyWar
Military doctor Katz loses to his servant Josef Švejk at cards. Švejk steals a dog for his new superior, Lieutenant Lukáš. While walking his dog, Lukáš meets Colonel Kraus, who is displeased to discover that Lukáš is taking his dog with him. As punishment, he sends Lukáš to a marching company in Budějovice. Lukáš is accompanied by Švejk, who first insults a general who is travelling in civilian clothes in the same compartment. Then Švejk unexpectedly stops the train by pulling the emergency brake. For this act, he is brought to Tábor for questioning. Before the questioning is over, Švejk's train leaves and he has to walk to Budějovice...
Tonka of the GallowsTonka of the Gallows · 1930
Tonka of the Gallows
★ 6.71930
MovieDrama
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.

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The UndertakerThe Undertaker · 1932
The Undertaker
★ 5.01932
MovieComedy
An employee of the funeral home Pleticha calls his superior. He overhears that he is supposed to buy a wedding gift and deliver it to his boss's relatives. He therefore sets off to the given address to organize the funeral. When the mistake is explained, Pleticha, in return for the entertainment, performs dances and songs of various nations for the wedding guests. One of the guests, grandfather Boleslav Hnipírdo, experienced a train collision near Vrňany on his way to Prague. Since he was not injured, he does not even want to ask for compensation. Pleticha takes advantage of this and goes to the railway headquarters with his leg bandaged. He pretends to be Hnipírdo and is questioned in detail about his journey. Thanks to his talkativeness, he reveals, among other things, that he jumped on a moving train, drove illegally, spat on the window and tore off the emergency brake...

Boleslav Hnipírdo, švagr paní Plicové