Tonka of the Gallows

1930Directed by Karl Anton

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Released: February 27, 1930
Runtime: 1h 25m

About Tonka of the Gallows

Drama

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.

Director: Karl Anton
Writers: Willy Haas
Benno Vigny
Egon Erwin Kisch
Karel Hašler
Original title: Tonka Šibenice

Principal cast

In billing order

Ita RinaTonka Šibenice
Vera BaranovskayaMother
Josef RovenskýKiller
Theodor PištěkDrunk
Antonie NedošinskáMistress of whorehouse
Jindřich PlachtaCabman

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