Tonka of the Gallows
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.
Directed by Karl Anton · Written by Benno Vigny
Cast
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Ita Rina Tonka Šibenice -
Vera Baranovskaya Mother -
Josef Rovenský Killer -
Theodor Pištěk Drunk -
Antonie Nedošinská Mistress of whorehouse -
Jindřich Plachta Cabman - Jindra Hermanová Prostitute
- Jan Marek Pub Guest
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John Mylong Jan - Emilie Nitschová
- Rudolf Štěpán
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Felix Kühne
Make it a double feature
2h 58m together
Tonka of the Gallows
Peter Voss, der Millionendieb
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