
Birthday:
06-29-1885
Deathday:
04-24-1936 (50 years)
Birthplace:
Not available
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Poisoned Light
Act like Durk, the Magician
event1921 star_border 6
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Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment. The negotiations are secretly heard by the illusionist Durk, who wants to seize the invention. A few days later Selín is found dead, killed by a light bulb filled with poisonous gas. Durk performs at the birthday party of Grant's daughter Anna and seizes the plans for the invention.
Athlete Rudi
Act like Rudi, Sportsman
event1911 star_border 4.5
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The clumsy Rudi is trying his skills in a number of different sports: as a horseman, cyclist, footballer, hurdler, tennis player and water sports enthusiast. This he does all for the woman who finally gives him the sweetest of kisses.
Rudi's Philanderings
Act like Rudi, Philanderer
event1911 star_border 3
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A comedy short with a guy getting chased around the beach which creates a few funny scenes.
The Case of Colonel Redl
event1931
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The case of Colonel Redl -- an officer blackmailed into spying by virtue of his homosexuality.
Imperial and Royal Field Marshal
Theatre Play
event1930 star_border 6.1
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Comedy film directed by Karel Lamač.
I'm a Girl with a Devil in the Flesh
Screenplay
event1933
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This Czech sophisticated romantic comedy, filmed by director Anton also in a parallel French version ("Une petite femme dans le train"), casts beautiful Czech star Baarova in the role that Meg Lemonnier played in the Gallic version.
Him and His Sister
Screenplay
event1931 star_border 5.6
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Postman Brabec is a welcome guest of the revue theatre for his sense of humor, and he brings his director Holt letters from female admirers every day. Holt's fans include Brabec's sister Anny. The girl would like to join the theatre, but for the time being works as a maid for the actress Velden. A new revue is being rehearsed, the name of the author is secret. Veldenová will return the role just before the premiere because she doesn't like it. The quick-witted Brabec introduces the director to his sister, who knows all the parts by heart.
Anton Spelec, Sharp-Shooter
Theatre Play
event1932 star_border 7.1
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Anton Špelec (Vlasta Burin) is a producer of musical instruments by trade but a sharp-shooter at heart. He expects to be awarded a medal at a large parade in town where veteran sharp-shooters will be honored. When the town council is one medal short, Anton must wait another year for his prized possession. He drowns his disappointment in drink at the local pub and becomes so drunk that he insults the emperor who sentences him to jail. Instead of fulfilling the emperor’s orders himself, Anton sends his employee in his stead.
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