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Pohádka Máje
''May Fairy Tale'' ( cs, Pohádka máje) is a 1940 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Otakar Vávra. Cast * Nataša Gollová as Helenka * Jaroslav Vojta as Helena's father * Leopolda Dostalová as Helena's aunt Marta * Svatopluk Beneš as Ríša Gregor * Theodor Pištěk as Ríša's father * Marie Blažková as Ríša's mother * Jaroslav Průcha as Priest * Vlasta Fabianová Vlasta Fabianová (29 June 1912 – 26 June 1991) was a Czechoslovak film actress. She appeared in more than 30 films between 1940 and 1989. Selected filmography * '' Second Tour'' (1940) * '' Pohádka máje'' (1940) * '' The Wedding Ring'' ... as Landlady Křížová References External links * 1940 films 1940 drama films 1940s Czech-language films Czechoslovak black-and-white films Films directed by Otakar Vávra Czechoslovak drama films 1940s Czech films {{1940s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otakar Vávra
Otakar Vávra (28 February 1911 – 15 September 2011) was a Czechs, Czech film director, screenwriter and Pedagogy, pedagogue. He was born in Hradec Králové, Austria-Hungary, now part of the Czech Republic. Biography and career Vávra attended universities in Brno and Prague, where he studied architecture. During 1929–30, while still a student, he participated in the making of a handful of documentaries and wrote movie scripts. In 1931, he produced the experimental film ''Světlo proniká tmou''. The Directorial debut, first movie he directed was 1937's ''Virginity (film), Panenství''. His 1938 film ''The Merry Wives'' was praised in Variety (magazine), Variety for "first-rate direction, a salty yarn and elaborate production effort", even though it had undergone certain cuts because it was considered too "ribald" by Film censorship in the United States, American censors. Vávra was a member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, Communist Party from 1945 to 1989. Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie Blažková
Marie may refer to: People Name * Marie (given name) * Marie (Japanese given name) * Marie (murder victim), girl who was killed in Florida after being pushed in front of a moving vehicle in 1973 * Marie (died 1759), an enslaved Cree person in Trois-Rivières, New France * ''Marie'', Biblical reference to Holy Mary, mother of Jesus * Marie Curie, scientist Surname * Jean Gabriel Marie (other) * Peter Marié (1826–1903), American socialite from New York City, philanthropist, and collector of rare books and miniatures * Rose Marie (1923–2017), American actress and singer * Teena Marie (1956–2010), American singer, songwriter, and producer Places * Marie, Alpes-Maritimes, commune of the Alpes-Maritimes department, France * Lake Marie, Umpqua Lighthouse State Park, Winchester Bay, Oregon, U.S. * Marie, Arkansas, U.S. * Marie, West Virginia, U.S. Art, entertainment, and media Music * "Marie" (Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys song), 1969 * "Marie" (Johnny Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Otakar Vávra
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czechoslovak Black-and-white Films
Czechoslovak may refer to: *A demonym or adjective pertaining to Czechoslovakia (1918–93) **First Czechoslovak Republic (1918–38) ** Second Czechoslovak Republic (1938–39) **Third Czechoslovak Republic (1948–60) **Fourth Czechoslovak Republic (1960–89) ** Fifth Czechoslovak Republic (1989–93) *''Czechoslovak'', also ''Czecho-Slovak'', any grouping of the Czech and Slovak ethnicities: **As a national identity, see Czechoslovakism **The title of Symphony no. 8 in G Major op. 88 by Antonín Dvořák in 1889/90 *The Czech–Slovak languages, a West Slavic dialect continuum **The Czechoslovak language, a theoretical standardized form defined as the state language of Czechoslovakia in its Constitution of 1920 **Comparison of Czech and Slovak See also * Slovak Republic (other) * Czech Republic (other) The Czech Republic is a nation state in Europe. Czech Republic may also refer to: *Czech Republic (European Parliament constituency) *Czech Socialist Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1940s Czech-language Films
Year 194 ( CXCIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Septimius and Septimius (or, less frequently, year 947 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 194 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus and Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar become Roman Consuls. * Battle of Issus: Septimius Severus marches with his army (12 legions) to Cilicia, and defeats Pescennius Niger, Roman governor of Syria. Pescennius retreats to Antioch, and is executed by Severus' troops. * Septimius Severus besieges Byzantium (194–196); the city walls suffer extensive damage. Asia * Battle of Yan Province: Warlords Cao Cao and Lü Bu fight for control over Yan Province; the battle lasts for over 100 days ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1940 Drama Films
Year 194 ( CXCIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Septimius and Septimius (or, less frequently, year 947 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 194 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus and Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar become Roman Consuls. * Battle of Issus: Septimius Severus marches with his army (12 legions) to Cilicia, and defeats Pescennius Niger, Roman governor of Syria. Pescennius retreats to Antioch, and is executed by Severus' troops. * Septimius Severus besieges Byzantium (194–196); the city walls suffer extensive damage. Asia * Battle of Yan Province: Warlords Cao Cao and Lü Bu fight for control over Yan Province; the battle lasts for over 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1940 Films
The year 1940 in film involved some significant events, including the premieres of the Walt Disney films '' Pinocchio'' and ''Fantasia''. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1940 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * February 10 – Tom and Jerry make their debut in the animated cartoon ''Puss Gets the Boot''. *February 23 – Walt Disney's second animated feature film '' Pinocchio'' is released. Although not a box office success upon its initial release, the film receives critical acclaim and wins two Academy Awards, including one for Best Original Song for " When You Wish Upon a Star". Over the years, ''Pinocchio'' has gained a cult following and is now considered one of the greatest films of all time. * April 12 – Alfred Hitchcock's first American film ''Rebecca'' is released, under the production of David O. Selznick. It would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture the following year. * May 17 – '' My Favorite Wife'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vlasta Fabianová
Vlasta Fabianová (29 June 1912 – 26 June 1991) was a Czechoslovak film actress. She appeared in more than 30 films between 1940 and 1989. Selected filmography * '' Second Tour'' (1940) * '' Pohádka máje'' (1940) * '' The Wedding Ring'' (1944) * '' Sign of the Anchor'' (1947) * '' Bohemian Rapture'' (1947) * '' Krakatit'' (1948) * '' Nástup'' (1953) * ''The Strakonice Bagpiper'' (1955) * ''The Phantom of Morrisville ''The Phantom of Morrisville'' ( cs, Fantom Morrisvillu) is a Czech comedy film directed by Bořivoj Zeman. It was released in 1966. Plot The movie is a parody on Western mystical thrillers and horror films, in particular—1961 film '' The Pit ...'' (1966) * '' Those Wonderful Movie Cranks'' (1978) * '' The Salt Prince'' (1982) References External links * 1912 births 1991 deaths Actors from Lviv People from the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria Czech film actresses 20th-century Czech actresses {{CzechRepublic-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaroslav Průcha
Jaroslav Průcha (24 April 1898 – 25 April 1963) was a Czechoslovakian film actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1929 and 1963. He is buried at the Vyšehrad Cemetery. Selected filmography * '' Paradise Road'' (1936) * '' Skeleton on Horseback'' (1937) * '' The World Is Ours'' (1937) * ''Virginity'' (1937) * ''Škola základ života'' (1938) * '' Muž z neznáma'' (1939) * ''Cesta do hlubin študákovy duše'' (1939) * '' Humoreska'' (1939) * '' Pacientka Dr. Hegla'' (1940) * '' Jan Cimbura'' (1941) * ''Barbora Hlavsová'' (1942) * '' The Great Dam'' (1942) * ''Mist on the Moors'' (1943) * '' Černí myslivci'' (1945) * '' Capek's Tales'' (1947) * ''Krakatit'' (1948) * '' Silent Barricade'' (1949) * '' Nástup'' (1953) * ''Dog's Heads ''Dog's Heads'' ( cs, Psohlavci) is a 1955 Czech drama film directed by Martin Frič, based on the novel of the same name by Alois Jirásek. It was entered into the 1955 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Vladimír Ráž - Jan Sla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theodor Pištěk (actor)
Theodor Pištěk (13 June 1895 – 5 August 1960) was a Czech actor and film director. He appeared in more than 230 films between 1921 and 1959. He is the father of the painter and costume designer Theodor Pištěk. Selected filmography * ''The Cross by the Brook'' (1921) * '' Two Mothers'' (1921) * '' Jánošík'' (1921) * ''Gypsies'' (1922) * ''Modern Marriages'' (1924) * ''The Lantern'' (1925) * ''The Countess from Podskalí'' (1926) * ''Never the Twain'' (1926) * '' Suzy Saxophone'' (1928) * ''Eve's Daughters'' (1928) * '' Affair at the Grand Hotel'' (1929) * ''Father Radetzky'' (1929) * '' Such Is Life'' (1929) * '' Street Acquaintances'' (1929) * '' Ship of Girls'' (1929) * '' Erotikon'' (1929) * '' Imperial and Royal Field Marshal'' (1930) * '' Him and His Sister'' (1931) * ''Muži v offsidu'' (1931) * '' Sister Angelika'' (1932) * '' Anton Spelec, Sharp-Shooter'' (1932) * ''The Undertaker'' (1932) * '' The Ideal Schoolmaster'' (1932) * '' Life Is a Dog'' (1933) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilém Mrštík
Vilém Mrštík (; 14 May 1863 in Jimramov – 2 March 1912 in Diváky) was a Czech writer and dramatist. Career He is known for his novel ''Santa Lucia'' (1893). With his brother, Alois (1861–1925) he also wrote the drama '' Maryša'' (1894). This play, set in rural Moravia, explored gender roles and tradition in a small village. In contrast to the more positive renderings of rural life by the writers of the National Revival, the brothers attempted a more impartial view of life in the countryside. He is also famous for having fought against the mass destruction of historic buildings carried out as part of urban renewal plans for parts of Prague Prague ( ; cs, Praha ; german: Prag, ; la, Praga) is the capital and List of cities in the Czech Republic, largest city in the Czech Republic, and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.3 milli ... by publishing two influential essays: Manifest to the Czech People (1896), and ''Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
