The Poisoned Light(1921)
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The Poisoned Light Synopsis
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.
The Poisoned Light (1921) is a crime and adventure film directed by Jan S. Kolár, released on October 21, 1921 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Karel Fiala, Anny Ondra, Karel Lamač and Jindřich Lhoták. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jan S. Kolár
- Writers:
- Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač, Karel Lamač
- Cinematographer:
- Otto Heller
- Production:
- Kalos
- Status:
- Released
The Poisoned Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
Karel Fiala
as Professor Oskar Grant
Anny Ondra
as Anny Grant
Karel Lamač
as Ing. Milan Bell
Jindřich Lhoták
as Dr. Karel Selín
Emil Artur Longen
as Durk, the Magician
Jan S. Kolár
as Ferdinand Kardan
Přemysl Pražský
as Martin Bálek
- Antonín Marek
Antonín Marek
as Baron Evans Margus / Servant
Josef Šváb-Malostranský
as Jan
- Alfred Baštýř
Alfred Baštýř
as President of Police
- Václav Pražský
Václav Pražský
as Reporter
- Vojtěch Záhořík
Vojtěch Záhořík
as Grant's Assistant
Key crew
Directed by Jan S. Kolár, written by Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač and Karel Lamač.
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The Poisoned Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Poisoned Light – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Poisoned Light?
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The main cast of The Poisoned Light (1921) includes Karel Fiala, Anny Ondra, Karel Lamač, Jindřich Lhoták and Emil Artur Longen. The film was directed by Jan S. Kolár. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Poisoned Light released?
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The Poisoned Light was released on October 21, 1921 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is The Poisoned Light worth watching?
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The Poisoned Light (1921) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.