The Gold Key
Zlatý klíček
Synopsis
Young Matula has succumbed to gambling and he steals money from his parents to finance his passion. His father catches him red-handed and throws him out of the house. Matula roams the world and meets Vávra, also a tramp, who accepts a job as a road-sweeper but he soon dies in a car accident. On his lone wanderings Matula finds a miraculous little key which opens all locks. With its help he acquires a great fortune. He breaks into a bank and steals more money. He then meets the daughter of the cashier who was wrongly accused under suspicion of theft and when he sees her despair, he realises his wrong-doings. Finally he wakes up - it had all been a dream. (According to the censor's certificate).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaroslav Kvapil
- Screenplay & Story
- Jaroslav Kvapil
- Original Title
- Zlatý klíček
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- A-B
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaroslav Kvapil
Jaroslav Kvapil, Karel Čapek
Karel Kopřiva, Alfons Weber
Department Leadership Roster
Jaroslav Kvapil
Director
Jaroslav Kvapil
Screenplay
Karel Kopřiva
Director of Photography
Alfons Weber
Director of Photography
Bohuslav Šula
Production Design
Josef Wenig
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gold Key
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What is The Gold Key about?
Young Matula has succumbed to gambling and he steals money from his parents to finance his passion. His father catches him red-handed and throws him out of the house. Matula roams the world and meets Vávra, also a tramp, who accepts a job as a road-sweeper but he soon dies in a car accident. On his lone wanderings Matula finds a miraculous little key which opens all locks. With its help he acquires a great fortune. He breaks into a bank and steals more money. He then meets the daughter of the cashier who was wrongly accused under suspicion of theft and when he sees her despair, he realises his wrong-doings. Finally he wakes up - it had all been a dream. (According to the censor's certificate).
Who directed The Gold Key?
The Gold Key was directed by Jaroslav Kvapil.
Who stars in The Gold Key?
The principal cast of The Gold Key includes Václav Vydra, František Roland, Olga Augustová, Václav Vydra, Marie Ptáková.
When was The Gold Key released and how long is it?
The Gold Key was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.