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The Colonel (1918 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Colonel' is a 1918 Hungarian film directed by Michael Curtiz. It featured Bela Lugosi in his last Hungarian film, just before he emigrated to Germany.
The script by Richard Falk is based on the play by Ferenc Herczeg. The film was first released on 30 December 1918 at the Omnia Theater in Budapest.Bela Lugosi: Dreams and Nightmares by Gary D. Rhodes, with Richard Sheffield, (2007) Collectables/Alpha Video Publishers, ISBN 0-9773798-1-7 (hardcover)
Plot
The Colonel (a professional thief) is caught buglarizing a millionaire's home. Rather than be arrested, the Colonel agrees to perform a service for the millionaire in exchange for his freedom. He is told that he must perform another robbery, this time stealing something from the millionaire's brother. Meanwhile, the Colonel falls in love with the rich man's daughter.
Cast
* Bela Lugosi as The Colonel (a thief)
* Lszl Z. Molnr
* Charles Puffy (credited as Karoly Huszar)
* Sndor Gth
* Gza Boross
* Janka Csatay
* Clre Lotto
* Zoltn Szermy as Houston
* rpd id. Latabr
* Ger Mly
See also
* Michael Curtiz filmography
* Bela Lugosi filmography
References
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