Directed by:
Otakar VávraCinematography:
Jan RothComposer:
Sláva Eman NováčekCast:
Lída Baarová, Oldřich Nový, Růžena Šlemrová, Sylva Langová, Antonie Nedošinská, Nataša Gollová, Bedřich Veverka, František Paul, František Kreuzmann st. (more)Plots(1)
Many local dignitaries are gathered at an auction organised by the notary Dr Jan Karas at Lučín castle to sell off the belongings of the late count. Most interest is aroused by a portrait of a beautiful noble girl, but no-one buys it because it is said to be cursed. Until the young count arrives to decide what to do with the portrait, Karas keeps it at home. Fascinated by the beauty of the girl, Karas spends hours in front of the portrait. Then one day he kisses it and the girl comes to life and steps out of the picture. Karas is the more amazed by her accurate use of Old Czech and by her great knowledge of historical circumstances that existed about three centuries earlier. The girl introduces herself as countess Blanka of Blankenberg, and has no intention of getting back into the canvas. Karas, envious of the increasing number of admirers she is attracting, decides to pass her for his niece. But Blanka turns out to be the niece of a friend of his who wanted to play a trick on him. Blanka, whose real name is Vlasta, explains everything to him and does not hide her affection for him. The happy man does not miss his chance but heads straight to the wedding ceremony hall with her. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Lída Baarová
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Barcarole (1935)
Girl in Blue (1939)
The Young and the Passionate (1953)
Oldřich Nový
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Men About Town (1969)
Christian (1939)
Eva Fools Around (1939)
Růžena Šlemrová
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Station Master (1941)
Valentin Dobrotivý (1942)
Anton Špelec, ostrostřelec (1932)
Sylva Langová
Czechoslovakia
Best movies:
Girl in Blue (1939)
The Bed (1998)
The Heroes Are Silent (1946)
Antonie Nedošinská
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Nebe a dudy (1941)
Girl in Blue (1939)
Capek's Tales (1947)
Nataša Gollová
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
The Cremator (1968)
Vajíčko (1968) (TV movie)
Sňatky z rozumu (1968) (series)
Bedřich Veverka
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Christian (1939)
Girl in Blue (1939)
The Minister's Girlfriends (1940)
František Paul
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Christian (1939)
The Blue Star Hotel (1941)
Valentin Dobrotivý (1942)
František Kreuzmann st.
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
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Journey into the Depth of the Student's Soul (1939)
School Is the Foundation of Life (1938)
Jindřich Láznička
Austria-Hungary
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Christian (1939)
The Incredibly Sad Princess (1968)
Valentin Dobrotivý (1942)
Eliška Pleyová
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Girl in Blue (1939)
Peníze nebo život (1932)
Virginity (1937)
Vladimír Majer
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
The Good Soldier Schweik (1956)
The Lumberjack (1922)
The Sins of Love (1929)
Vladimír Řepa
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
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The Good Soldier Schweik (1956)
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Josef Bělský
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
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Christian (1939)
The Blue Star Hotel (1941)
Jiří Vondrovič
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Nebe a dudy (1941)
The Blue Star Hotel (1941)
Poslední mohykán (1947)
Bolek Prchal
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Journey into the Depth of the Student's Soul (1939)
Nebe a dudy (1941)
Station Master (1941)
Antonín Zacpal
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Station Master (1941)
Christian (1939)
The Blue Star Hotel (1941)
Eman Fiala
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Once Upon a Time, There Was a King... (1954)
Lemonade Joe (1964)
The Good Soldier Schweik (1956)
Miloš Šubrt
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
School Is the Foundation of Life (1938)
Nebe a dudy (1941)
The Blue Star Hotel (1941)
František Hlavatý
Austria-Hungary
Best movies:
Girl in Blue (1939)
The Inspector General (1933)
Poslední muž (1934)