The Poisoned Light
Otrávené světlo
Synopsis
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.
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Karel Fiala
Professor Oskar Grant
Anny Ondra
Anny Grant
Karel Lamač
Ing. Milan Bell
Jindřich Lhoták
Dr. Karel Selín
Emil Artur Longen
Durk, the Magician
Jan S. Kolár
Ferdinand Kardan
Přemysl Pražský
Martin Bálek
Antonín Marek
Baron Evans Margus / Servant
Josef Šváb-Malostranský
Jan
Alfred Baštýř
President of Police
Václav Pražský
Reporter
Vojtěch Záhořík
Grant's Assistant
Jindřich Edl
Hall
Jiřina Janderová
Selín's Companion
Josef Blažek
Gatekeeper
Máša Kolárová
Seance Guest
Anna Lamačová-Karinská
Seance Guest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač
- Original Title
- Otrávené světlo
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Kalos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač
Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač
Otto Heller
Department Leadership Roster
Jan S. Kolár
Director
Karel Lamač
Director
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Jan S. Kolár
Screenplay
Karel Lamač
Screenplay
Bohuslav Šula
Production Design
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What is The Poisoned Light about?
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.
Who directed The Poisoned Light?
The Poisoned Light was directed by Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač.
Who stars in The Poisoned Light?
The principal cast of The Poisoned Light includes Karel Fiala, Anny Ondra, Karel Lamač, Jindřich Lhoták, Emil Artur Longen.
When was The Poisoned Light released and how long is it?
The Poisoned Light was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.