The Ideal Schoolmaster
Kantor ideál
Synopsis
This light-hearted comedy operetta tells the story of a newly appointed high school professor who becomes an ideal target for pranks and jokes.
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Type: Clip • Published 2025-09-17
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Karel Lamač
Karel Suchý
Anny Ondra
Věra Matysová
Oskar Marion
Rudolf Junek
Theodor Pištěk
School director
Světla Svozilová
Dr. Plášilová
Antonie Nedošinská
Aunte
Valentin Šindler
Ječmínek
Čeněk Šlégl
Karel Domin
Jan W. Speerger
Professor
Jaroslav Marvan
Suchý's classmate
Ladislav Hemmer
Friend
Karel Postranecký
Friend
Alfred Schlesinger
Professor
Josef Šváb-Malostranský
Professor
František Říha
Professor
Darja Hajská
Girl with braid
Ferdinand Jarkovský
Professor
Milka Balek-Brodská
Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 2009
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Frič
- Screenplay & Story
- Václav Wasserman
- Original Score
- Jára Beneš
- Original Title
- Kantor ideál
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Frič
Václav Wasserman, Ferdinand Tomek, Karel Lamač, Jaroslav Mottl
Jára Beneš
Otto Heller
Karel Lamač
Vladimír Kabelík
Department Leadership Roster
Jára Beneš
Original Music Composer
Martin Frič
Director
Václav Wasserman
Screenplay
Karel Lamač
Editor
Vilém Rittershain
Production Design
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Vladimír Kabelík
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ideal Schoolmaster
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What is The Ideal Schoolmaster about?
This light-hearted comedy operetta tells the story of a newly appointed high school professor who becomes an ideal target for pranks and jokes.
Who directed The Ideal Schoolmaster?
The Ideal Schoolmaster was directed by Martin Frič.
Who stars in The Ideal Schoolmaster?
The principal cast of The Ideal Schoolmaster includes Karel Lamač, Anny Ondra, Oskar Marion, Theodor Pištěk, Světla Svozilová.
When was The Ideal Schoolmaster released and how long is it?
The Ideal Schoolmaster was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ideal Schoolmaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ideal Schoolmaster was composed by Jára Beneš.
Is The Ideal Schoolmaster based on a book or true story?
The Ideal Schoolmaster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ferdinand Tomek".