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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.

Top Cast

  • Ita Rina

    Ita Rina

    Tonka Šibenice

  • Vera Baranovskaya

    Vera Baranovskaya

    Mother

  • Josef Rovenský

    Josef Rovenský

    Killer

  • Theodor Pištěk

    Theodor Pištěk

    Drunk

  • Antonie Nedošinská

    Antonie Nedošinská

    Mistress of whorehouse

  • Jindřich Plachta

    Jindřich Plachta

    Cabman

  • Jindra Hermanová

    Jindra Hermanová

    Prostitute

  • Jan Marek

    Jan Marek

    Pub Guest

  • John Mylong

    John Mylong

    Jan

Overview

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.

Rating

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