Tonka of the Gallows
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.
About Tonka of the Gallows (1930)
Tonka of the Gallows (1930) is a drama movie in Czechoslovakia. It was directed by Karl Anton and written by Willy Haas and Benno Vigny. On screen you will see Ita Rina, Vera Baranovskaya, Josef Rovenský, Theodor Pištěk and Antonie Nedošinská. With a runtime of 1h 25m, the film averages 6.7/10 across 12 TMDB ratings.
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