XC / Oct 21, 1921
The Poisoned Light (1921)
Directed by Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač
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1h 2min
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Genres
CrimeAdventure
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Otrávené světlo |
| Original language | CS |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | Czechoslovakia |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Kalos |
| Release date | 21 ottobre 1921 |
| Writer | Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač |
| Cinematography | Otto Heller |
| Assistant directors | Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač |
| Camera operators | Otto Heller |
| Additional photography | Otto Heller |
| Production design | Bohuslav Šula |
| Art direction | Bohuslav Šula |
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| Set decoration | Bohuslav Šula |
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