The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Erno KoštálOriginal Music Composer
- Benno VignyScreenplay
- Karl AntonDirector
- Willy HaasScreenplay
Cast
- Ita RinaTonka Šibenice
- Vera BaranovskayaMother
- Josef RovenskýKiller
- Theodor PištěkDrunk
- Antonie NedošinskáMistress of whorehouse
- Jindřich PlachtaCabman
- Jindra HermanováProstitute
- Jan MarekPub Guest
- John MylongJan
- Emilie NitschováCast
- Rudolf ŠtěpánCast
- Felix KühneCast
Stills
Themes
based on short story