Drama · Czechoslovakia · 1930 · 1h 25m

Tonka of the Gallows

Tonka Šibenice

Tonka of the Gallows poster
Director
Karl Anton
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
Crew
Eduard Hoesch — Director of Photography Karl Anton — Editor Erno Koštál — Original Music Composer Willy Haas — Screenplay Benno Vigny — Screenplay Karl Anton — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
based on short story
Key Collaborators
Karl Anton Director Eduard Hoesch Director of Photography Karl Anton Editor Erno Koštál Original Music Composer Willy Haas Screenplay Benno Vigny Screenplay Karl Anton Producer František Poneš Production Design Hanuš Gödert Production Design
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