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The May Fairy
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Wikipedia article
'The May Fairy' (Czech: 'Pohdka mje') is a 1926 Czech silent romance film directed by Karl Anton based on a Vilm Mrtk's novel. It is credited with helping to introduce the tradition of lyricism in Czech cinema.
It was shot in several locations including Prague and Vienna. Another adaptation of the novel was made in 1940 by Otakar Vvra.
Cast
*Ferdinand Kakovsk as Forester
*Anna Opplov as Forester's Wife
*Anita Janov as Helenka
*Jarmila Horkov as Gusta
*Berta Reifov as Albna
*George Voskovec as Ra
*Ludvk Veverka as Ra's Friend
*Antonn Marek as Priest
*Betty Kysilkov as Priest's Housekeeper
*Boena Svobodov as Ra's Landlady
*Mary Jansov as Waiter
*Marie Poepick as Marta
*Frantiek Fier as Jeny
*Saa Dobrovoln as Jeny's Mother
*Jindich Lhotk as Nikolaus von Rittenburg
*Jan Richter as Policeman
*Ladislav H. Struna as Pimp
*Helena Zmatlkov as Helenka
Release
The film was reconstructed in 2005 and re-released in cinemas with live music by Neuvitelno.
References
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