The Poisoned Light

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 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

as Baron Evans Margus / Servant

Josef Šváb-Malostranský

as Jan

Alfred Baštýř

as President of Police

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