Writing

Josef Skružný

Born March 15, 1871

Died May 12, 1948 · aged 77

No biography available.

Known For

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.
Falešná kočičkaFalešná kočička · 1937
Falešná kočička
6.51937
MovieComedy
A fortune teller predicts that Dr. Přelouč will marry the third poor girl he meets. Míla, the daughter of factory owner Janota, likes the doctor and, with the help of his housekeeper Amálka, sneaks into his home disguised as a poor shoelace saleswoman. She first prepares for her role by exploring the outskirts, where she meets Vendelín Pleticha, who becomes her guide to the local pubs and her teacher of the vernacular. Dr. Přelouč is enthusiastic about the poor, uneducated girl and tries to teach her the basics of social behavior and standard language. All this until he discovers that Míla has deceived him and that Pleticha is not her father, as she had claimed...
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 Lovers of an Old CriminalThe Lovers of an Old Criminal · 1927
The Lovers of an Old Criminal
7.01927
MovieComedy
Factory owner Pardon, meets Olga, daughter of clairvoyant Stefanie Lesczynska at a ball. Their brief acquaintance is interrupted when Olga and her mother have to leave. Fifi Hrazánková has her sights set on the elligible Pardon. Pardon asks his Uncle Cyril Ponděliček if the girl could take over his position at work so that she may be dissuaded of her amorous intentions. Fifi seduces Pondělíček. In the meantime, Pardon meets Olga and Stefanie again by chance and offers them a place to stay at Ponděliček’s while Pondělíček passes himself off as Pardon.
Venoušek a StázičkaVenoušek a Stázička · 1939
Venoušek a Stázička
6.01939
MovieComedy
Three Steps from the BodyThree Steps from the Body · 1934
Three Steps from the Body
6.51934
MovieComedy
Tommy Fikejs and Ferda Říha, two perpetual students, are completely broke. They are up to their necks in debt, their landlady is kicking them out, and there is no hope of securing another loan. Tommy does have a wealthy uncle—an automotive tycoon—but the man refuses to be "touched" for money, whether by persuasion or coercion, despite Tommy bombarding him with pleading letters.
The Innkeeper 'At the Wild Beauty'The Innkeeper 'At the Wild Beauty' · 1932
The Innkeeper 'At the Wild Beauty'
10.01932
MovieComedy

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