The Toy
Zabawka
Synopsis
A landowner meets a cabaret dancer in Warsaw who unexpectedly accompanies him to his rural estate, shocking his household. When his son arrives with his fiancée, the dancer is hidden in the gamekeeper’s cottage, sparking suitors among the gamekeeper’s son and later the landowner’s own son.
Top Cast
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Eugeniusz Bodo
Kuzma, the forester's son
Jerzy Marr
Jurek Latoszynski, the Baron's son
Konrad Tom
The Cabaret Owner
Zula Pogorzelska
Zuzia, a showgirl
Alma Kar
Janeczka, stage-named Lulu
Stefan Gulanicki
Baron Latoszynski (as Stefan Gucki)
Wiktor Biegański
Szczepan Mylicki, the Baron's friend
Helena Zarembina
Weronika, the Baron's housekeeper
Julian Krzewiński
The Baron's Majordomo
Stanisław Sielański
Dr. Wessel, houseguest
Zofia Slaska
Hanka, Jurek's fiancee
Wanda Jarszewska
Hanka's Mother
Stefania Górska
Mela, a showgirl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michał Waszyński
- Screenplay & Story
- Konrad Tom, M. Król, Andrzej Łomakowski
- Original Score
- Roman Palester
- Original Title
- Zabawka
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Spoken Languages
- Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michał Waszyński
Konrad Tom, M. Król, Andrzej Łomakowski
Roman Palester
Seweryn Steinwurzel
Department Leadership Roster
Seweryn Steinwurzel
Director of Photography
Roman Palester
Original Music Composer
Jacek Rotmil
Production Design
Konrad Tom
Writer
Michał Waszyński
Director
M. Król
Writer
Andrzej Łomakowski
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Toy
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What is The Toy about?
A landowner meets a cabaret dancer in Warsaw who unexpectedly accompanies him to his rural estate, shocking his household. When his son arrives with his fiancée, the dancer is hidden in the gamekeeper’s cottage, sparking suitors among the gamekeeper’s son and later the landowner’s own son.
Who directed The Toy?
The Toy was directed by Michał Waszyński.
Who stars in The Toy?
The principal cast of The Toy includes Eugeniusz Bodo, Jerzy Marr, Konrad Tom, Zula Pogorzelska, Alma Kar.
When was The Toy released and how long is it?
The Toy was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Toy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Toy was composed by Roman Palester.