

Tonka of the Gallows
Visit website6.7/10 • 10
1930-02-27 • 1h 25m
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.
- Directors
- Karl Anton
- Editors
- Karl Anton

Tonka of the Gallows
Visit website1930-02-27 • 1h 25m
6.7/10 • 10
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.
- Directors
- Karl Anton
- Editors
- Karl Anton
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsIta 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
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- Czech
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- Keywords
- based on short story