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Poster for the film Tonka of the GallowsPoster for the film Tonka of the Gallows

Tonka of the Gallows

1930

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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Ita Rina

as Tonka Šibenice

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Vera Baranovskaya

as Mother

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Josef Rovenský

as Killer

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Theodor Pištěk

as Drunk

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Antonie Nedošinská

as Mistress of whorehouse

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Jindřich Plachta

as Cabman

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