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1921

The Poisoned Light

Directed by Jan S. Kolár

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.

Duration

1h 2m

Released

October 21, 1921

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Cast17

  • Karel Fiala
  • Anny Ondra
  • Karel Lamač
  • Jindřich Lhoták
  • Emil Artur Longen
  • Jan S. Kolár
  • Přemysl Pražský
  • Antonín Marek
  • Josef Šváb-Malostranský

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