Tonka of the Gallows

Tonka of the Gallows

1930
1h 25m
6.4

6.4/10

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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.

Status: Released

Language: CS

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Production Information

Production Countries
Czechoslovakia
Spoken Languages
No Language Czech

Quick Facts

Original Title Tonka Šibenice
Release Date February 27, 1930
Status Released
Language CS
IMDb ID tt0021484

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

Emilie Nitschová
Emilie Nitschová

Rudolf Štěpán
Rudolf Štěpán

Felix Kühne
Felix Kühne

Key Crew

Benno Vigny
Screenplay
Karl Anton
Director
Willy Haas
Screenplay
Karl Anton
Producer