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Tonka of the Gallows

Tonka of the Gallows

Score: 6.4

Genre: Drama

Year: 1930-02-27

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.

Actors:

Ita Rina

Ita Rina

Vera Baranovskaya

Vera Baranovskaya

Josef Rovenský

Josef Rovenský

Theodor Pištěk

Theodor Pištěk

Antonie Nedošinská

Antonie Nedošinská

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