Edward Puchalski

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Edward Puchalski

Born September 16, 1874 · Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire

Died November 8, 1942 · aged 68

Edward Puchalski (September 16, 1874 – November 8, 1942) initially worked as a journalist and collaborated with amateur groups in Silesia. He also pursued literary activities. During World War I, he spent time in Russia, working in film studios there. Upon returning to Poland, he was one of the most renowned directors.

Known For

Year 1863Year 1863 · 1922
Year 1863
5.51922
MovieHistoryDrama
A Polish silent film from 1922, it was the first adaptation of Stefan Żeromski's 1912 novel "The Faithful River." The film's central theme is the love story of Prince Odrowąż, a wounded insurgent, and Salomea, and the fateful intervention of the prince's mother. The plot is complemented by allegorical tableaux vivants by Artur Grottger from the "Polonia" and "Lithuania" series. The final scene depicts a group of veterans of the January Uprising in independent Poland.
TrędowataTrędowata · 1926
Trędowata
8.01926
MovieDramaRomance
Based on the novel by Helena Mniszek entitled "The Leper". The film has not survived to this day.
Ordynat MichorowskiOrdynat Michorowski · 1937
Ordynat Michorowski
6.51937
MovieDrama
Franciszek Brodniewicz reprises the role of Duke Waldermar Michorowski he played in the 1936 "Tredowata." Here, he leaves his recluse existence to help rescue the victims of a great fire, and suffers severe injuries. In his delirious state, he believes he is being taken care of by his dead wife, and (amara Wiszniewska, who is serving as his nurse, thinks his statements of love are meant for her. He is subsequently forced to disillusion the girl when he becomes normal, and she drifts into a casual love affair, but later falls in love with the Duke's nephew, (Wojciech Wojtecki.) The Duke later takes his nephew's place in a duel with the rejected suitor.
Pod Twoją obronęPod Twoją obronę · 1933
Pod Twoją obronę
1933
MovieDrama
Jan Polaski, after graduating from an aviation school, returns to his hometown as an aviation officer.
Kosciuszko at the Battle of RaclawiceKosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice · 1938
Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice
7.01938
MovieDramaHistory
An exiled leader returns to Poland to lead an uprising against the Russian occupiers.
Przeor Kordecki – obrońca CzęstochowyPrzeor Kordecki – obrońca Częstochowy · 1934
Przeor Kordecki – obrońca Częstochowy
1934
MovieDramaHistory
Pre-war Polish film about the siege of Jasna Góra, which took place during the Swedish invasion of Poland.
She Couldn't Stand the ShameShe Couldn't Stand the Shame · 1916
She Couldn't Stand the Shame
1916
MovieDrama
MazepaMazepa · 1914
Mazepa
1914
MovieDramaHistory
Short film based on a poem by Julius Slovacki.

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