TMDb Rating
6.4/10
11 verified votes
Tonka of the Gallows (1930)
Drama
85 min
Plot Summary
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.
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DramaKarl AntonIta RinaVera Baranovskaya1930
Director
Karl Anton
Top Cast
Ita RinaVera BaranovskayaJosef RovenskýTheodor PištěkAntonie Nedošinská
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