The read
It runs a compact 1h 2m.
Synopsis
Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment. The negotiations are secretly heard by the illusionist Durk, who wants to seize the invention. A few days later Selín is found dead, killed by a light bulb filled with poisonous gas. Durk performs at the birthday party of Grant's daughter Anna and seizes the plans for the invention.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Jan S. KolárDirector
- Karel LamačDirector
- Jan S. KolárScreenplay
- Karel LamačScreenplay
Cast
- Karel FialaProfessor Oskar Grant
- Anny OndraAnny Grant
- Karel LamačIng. Milan Bell
- Jindřich LhotákDr. Karel Selín
- Emil Artur LongenDurk, the Magician
- Jan S. KolárFerdinand Kardan
- Přemysl PražskýMartin Bálek
- Antonín MarekBaron Evans Margus / Servant
- Josef Šváb-MalostranskýJan
- Alfred BaštýřPresident of Police
- Václav PražskýReporter
- Vojtěch ZáhoříkGrant's Assistant
Themes
silent film