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The Poisoned Light
Film / 1921

The Poisoned Light

Directed by Karel LamačJan S. Kolár
CrimeAdventure

★ 6.8/10Audience rating

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 story

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.

Cast

Karel FialaProfessor Oskar Grant Anny OndraAnny Grant Karel LamačIng. Milan Bell Jindřich LhotákDr. Karel Selín Emil Artur LongenDurk, the Magician Jan S. KolárFerdinand Kardan Přemysl PražskýMartin Bálek Antonín MarekBaron Evans Margus / Servant Josef Šváb-MalostranskýJan Alfred BaštýřPresident of Police Václav PražskýReporter Vojtěch ZáhoříkGrant's Assistant
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Jindřich EdlHall Jiřina JanderováSelín's Companion Josef BlažekGatekeeper Máša KolárováSeance Guest Anna Lamačová-KarinskáSeance Guest

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