The Poisoned Light
1921, CS. Directed by Jan S. Kolár & Karel Lamač.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- CS
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Cast & crew
- Jan S. KolárDirector
- Karel LamačDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1921
- Original title
- Otrávené světlo
- Country
- Czechoslovakia
- Written by
- Jan S. Kolár, Karel Lamač
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The Poisoned Light isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1921. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Poisoned Light, try The Brides of Fu Manchu, Welcome to the Punch, Maniac.
Who directed The Poisoned Light?
The Poisoned Light (1921) was directed by Jan S. Kolár and Karel Lamač and stars Karel Fiala, Anny Ondra, Karel Lamač.