Directing
Edward Puchalski
Born 1874-09-16 · Warsaw, Congress Poland, Russian Empire
Edward Puchalski (September 16, 1874 – November 8, 1942) initially worked as a journalist and collaborated with amateur groups in Silesia. He also pursued literary activities. During World War I, he spent time in Russia, working in film studios there. Upon returning to Poland, he was one of the most renowned directors.
Acting credits
A group of friends plans to stage a traditional Christmas nativity play, but first they must find the money to build it. Fortunately, two of them have savings in a PKO account, allowing the project to go ahead. Drawing on the tradition of satirical nativity plays, the performance turns its attention to the economic crisis and unemployment that plagued Poland in the early 1930s. Through figures including a peasant, intellectual, worker, landlord, policeman, scout, the Devil, and the personification of the Crisis, the play blends social commentary with a promotion of saving money through PKO.
Bóg Się Rodzi
1935
NRShort film based on a poem by Julius Slovacki.
Mazepa
1914
Behind the camera
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Tajemnica medalionu
1922
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Słodycz grzechu
1914
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Obrona Częstochowy
1913
8.0Based on the novel by Helena Mniszek entitled "The Leper". The film has not survived to this day.
Trędowata
1926
6.5Franciszek Brodniewicz reprises the role of Duke Waldermar Michorowski he played in the 1936 "Tredowata." Here, he leaves his recluse existence to help rescue the victims of a great fire, and suffers severe injuries. In his delirious state, he believes he is being taken care of by his dead wife, and (amara Wiszniewska, who is serving as his nurse, thinks his statements of love are meant for her. He is subsequently forced to disillusion the girl when he becomes normal, and she drifts into a casual love affair, but later falls in love with the Duke's nephew, (Wojciech Wojtecki.) The Duke later takes his nephew's place in a duel with the rejected suitor.
Ordynat Michorowski
1937
5.5A Polish silent film from 1922, it was the first adaptation of Stefan Żeromski's 1912 novel "The Faithful River." The film's central theme is the love story of Prince Odrowąż, a wounded insurgent, and Salomea, and the fateful intervention of the prince's mother. The plot is complemented by allegorical tableaux vivants by Artur Grottger from the "Polonia" and "Lithuania" series. The final scene depicts a group of veterans of the January Uprising in independent Poland.
Year 1863
1922
5.5A Polish silent film from 1922, it was the first adaptation of Stefan Żeromski's 1912 novel "The Faithful River." The film's central theme is the love story of Prince Odrowąż, a wounded insurgent, and Salomea, and the fateful intervention of the prince's mother. The plot is complemented by allegorical tableaux vivants by Artur Grottger from the "Polonia" and "Lithuania" series. The final scene depicts a group of veterans of the January Uprising in independent Poland.
Year 1863
1922
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Na jasnym brzegu
1921
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Ludzie dzisiejsi
1928
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Iwonka
1925
NRJan Polaski, after graduating from an aviation school, returns to his hometown as an aviation officer.
Pod Twoją obronę
1933
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Bartek zwycięzca
1923
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Bartek zwycięzca
1923
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Tragedia Rosji i jej trzy epoki
1921
NRPre-war Polish film about the siege of Jasna Góra, which took place during the Swedish invasion of Poland.
Przeor Kordecki – obrońca Częstochowy
1934
NRPre-war Polish film about the siege of Jasna Góra, which took place during the Swedish invasion of Poland.
Przeor Kordecki – obrońca Częstochowy
1934
NRNo synopsis available yet.
She Couldn't Stand the Shame
1916
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We własne sidła
1921
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Ach, te spodnie!
1914
Taking advantage of his wife's temporary leave, Anton and his female friends are having fun. In the midst of all the revelry, he receives a telegram that she is to return this morning. General turmoil ensues. Anton sees off his visitors and tries to reestablish order, but suddenly notices with horror one of the ladies had forgotten her corset...
Antosha, Ruined by a Corset!
1916
Taking advantage of his wife's temporary leave, Anton and his female friends are having fun. In the midst of all the revelry, he receives a telegram that she is to return this morning. General turmoil ensues. Anton sees off his visitors and tries to reestablish order, but suddenly notices with horror one of the ladies had forgotten her corset...
Antosha, Ruined by a Corset!
1916
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And the Sea Swallowed the Secret
1918
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O czem się nie myśli
1926
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O czem się nie mówi
1924