The Poisoned Light (1921)
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.
Directors:
Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač.
Writers:
Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač.
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Karel Fiala as Professor Oskar Grant |
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Anny Ondra as Anny Grant |
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Karel Lamač as Ing. Milan Bell |
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Jindřich Lhoták as Dr. Karel Selín |
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Emil Artur Longen as Durk, the Magician |
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Jan S. Kolár as Ferdinand Kardan |
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Přemysl Pražský as Martin Bálek |
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Antonín Marek as Baron Evans Margus / Servant |
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Josef Šváb-Malostranský as Jan |
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Alfred Baštýř as President of Police |
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Václav Pražský as Reporter |
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Vojtěch Záhořík as Grant's Assistant |
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Jindřich Edl as Hall |
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Jiřina Janderová as Selín's Companion |
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Josef Blažek as Gatekeeper |
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Máša Kolárová as Seance Guest |
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Anna Lamačová-Karinská as Seance Guest |
| Directing | Jan S. Kolár | Director |
| Directing | Karel Lamač | Director |
| Camera | Otto Heller | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Jan S. Kolár | Story |
| Writing | Jan S. Kolár | Screenplay |
| Writing | Karel Lamač | Story |
| Writing | Karel Lamač | Screenplay |
| Art | Bohuslav Šula | Production Design |
