Quick facts
- Released
- February 27, 1930
- Runtime
- 85 min
- IMDb
- tt0021484
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Language
- No Language, Czech
Themes
Cast
Ita Rina
Tonka Šibenice
Vera Baranovskaya
Mother
Josef Rovenský
Killer
Theodor Pištěk
Drunk
Antonie Nedošinská
Mistress of whorehouse
Jindřich Plachta
Cabman
Jindra Hermanová
Prostitute
Jan Marek
Pub Guest
John Mylong
Jan
Emilie Nitschová
Rudolf Štěpán
Felix Kühne
Jan Sviták
Karel Jelínek
Eliška Jílková
Josef Kytka
V. Mecera
Václav Rabský
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Tonka of the Gallows about?
- 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.
- Who directed Tonka of the Gallows?
- Tonka of the Gallows was directed by Karl Anton.
- Who stars in Tonka of the Gallows?
- Tonka of the Gallows stars Ita Rina, Vera Baranovskaya, Josef Rovenský, Theodor Pištěk.
- When was Tonka of the Gallows released?
- Tonka of the Gallows is a 1930 drama film.
- Where can I watch Tonka of the Gallows?
- You can watch Tonka of the Gallows with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.