(Tonka Šibenice)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Czechoslovakia

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

85 minutes

Year:

1930

Directors:

Karl Anton

Actors:

Tonka Šibenice

Mother

Killer

Drunk

Mistress of whorehouse

Crews:

Original Music Composer

Music

Editor

Screenplay

Director of Photography