Tonka of the Gallows (1930)
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.
Release Date: 1930-02-27
Runtime: 85 minutes
Director: Karl Anton
Top Cast
- Ita Rina as Tonka Šibenice
- Vera Baranovskaya as Mother
- Josef Rovenský as Killer
- Theodor Pištěk as Drunk
- Antonie Nedošinská as Mistress of whorehouse
- Jindřich Plachta as Cabman
- Jindra Hermanová as Prostitute
- Jan Marek as Pub Guest
- John Mylong as Jan
- Emilie Nitschová as
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