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Wikipedia article




'From Saturday to Sunday' is a 1931 Czech drama film directed by Gustav Machat based on a screenplay by Vtzslav Nezval. Art Director on the film was Alexandr Hackenschmied.

Cast



* Ladislav H. Struna as Karel Benda, typesetter

* Magda Madrov as Ma, audio typist

* Jiina ejbalov as Nany, audio typist

* Karel Jinsk as Mr. Ervn

* R. A. Dvorsk as Pavel

* F. X. Mlejnek as Announcer

* Mimi Erbenov as Nightclub attendant

* Jan Richter as Drunkard

* Frantiek Sauer as Drunkard

* Mla Svoboda as Drunkard

* Vclav Menger as Police officer

* Leo Marten as Club dancer

* Aa Vatkov as Club dancer

* Milada Matysov as Club dancer

Production



'From Saturday to Sunday' was Machat's first sound film, which caused problems with financing. Studios weren't ready to spend resources on the sound movie for a small market. In the end the financing was provided by A-B production company and the film was shot at sound stages at A-B studios in Vinohrady. Jazz inspired soundtrack was composed by Jaroslav Jeek with Nezval writing the song lyrics. In 1932 a French dubbed version of the film was released under the name 'Dune nuit a lautre'.

Reception



The contemporary local reviews were mixed. The critics praised the film visuals, camera work and editing, but criticised "banal and sentimental" story. The film was well-received in France.

Home release



The film was digitally restored in 2017 and released on Blu-ray and DVD by Czech Film Archive.

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