Edward Puchalski
Directing
Biography
Initially, he 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.
Known For
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O czem się nie myśli
Short film based on a poem by Julius Slovacki.
Mazepa
An exiled leader returns to Poland to lead an uprising against the Russian occupiers.
Kosciuszko at the Battle of Raclawice
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Ludzie dzisiejsi
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Obrona Częstochowy
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O czem się nie mówi
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She Couldn't Stand the Shame
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Tragedia Rosji i jej trzy epoki
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Iwonka
Based on the novel by Helena Mniszek entitled "The Leper". The film has not survived to this day.
Trędowata
Franciszek 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
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Tajemnica medalionu
Pre-war Polish film about the siege of Jasna Góra, which took place during the Swedish invasion of Poland.
Przeor Kordecki – obrońca Częstochowy
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Bartek zwycięzca
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!
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Ach, te spodnie!
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And the Sea Swallowed the Secret
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Słodycz grzechu
A 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
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