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Jaroslav Ježek

Born September 25, 1906 · Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary [now Czech Republic]

Died January 1, 1942 · aged 35

No biography available.

Known For

Powder and PetrolPowder and Petrol · 1932
Powder and Petrol
8.01932
MovieComedy
The Voskovec and Werich duo play a peculiar pair - a clumsy coach driver and an equally clumsy traffic policeman, who both fall in love with a young actress. Although their ludicrous courtship does not work out, both buddies become successful revue comedians.
The World Belongs to UsThe World Belongs to Us · 1937
The World Belongs to Us
7.21937
MovieComedy
One of the few European films of the 30s to criticize the Nazis, even if they couldn't be directly named due to censorship: Gangsters with gray hats stir up trouble in what is obviously the Sudetenland.
Echoes of the Blue RoomEchoes of the Blue Room · 1983
Echoes of the Blue Room
1983
MovieDocumentary
His thoughts wandered across his beloved Prague all the time. Namely, the Lesser Town, where I walk over the Charles Bridge, through small, intricate alleys all the way to Old Town Square and then through Kaprova street towards the Parliament. There, in Kaprova street, opposite the post office stands house Nr. 10, where the name Jaroslav Ježek used to be written on the door on first floor for many years... Jan Novák's and Frances Ježková's memories of Jaroslav Ježek
Heave-Ho!Heave-Ho! · 1934
Heave-Ho!
6.81934
MovieComedy
A Milk-Cannery baron, Jakub Simonides, is broken by the Canned Milk-Trust and, in his wanderings with a worker, Filip Kornet, he discovers he still owns a half-finished apartment-house. They rally the workers and complete the building for use as a collectivist dairy. The cooperative flourishes and after a chase/pursuit with the police, pratfalls, slapstick and various crashes, the workers buy out the Milk-Trust.
From Saturday to SundayFrom Saturday to Sunday · 1931
From Saturday to Sunday
6.51931
MovieDramaRomance
Two secretaries go out on a double date, but the inexperienced Mary flees when offered money for sexual favors. She takes refuge in a cafe and encounters a plebeian Prince Charming. The film recounts the simple progress of their romance after they go home together.
Here in KocourkovHere in Kocourkov · 1934
Here in Kocourkov
7.41934
MovieComedy
Curious citizens await the arrival of an important guest, the son of poacher, who became famous abroad. Begins celebration in his honor, but nobody knows that instead of the hero arrived cursory prisoner number 1313. He quickly understand how things are and decides to take the opportunity and very quickly gets into a new role.
Your Money or Your LifeYour Money or Your Life · 1932
Your Money or Your Life
7.51932
MovieComedy
A czech film that focuses on an unfaithful husband who married in to money, as well as an impoverished man who is turns to theft.
Balada z hadrůBalada z hadrů · 1960
Balada z hadrů
7.01960
MovieDramaComedy
Jan Werich and Miroslav Horníček in the legendary play of the Liberated Theatre.

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