The Poisoned Light_
Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment. The negotiations are secretly heard by the illusionist Durk, who wants to seize the invention. A few days later Selín is found dead, killed by a light bulb filled with poisonous gas. Durk performs at the birthday party of Grant's daughter Anna and seizes the plans for the invention.
Starring
Karel Fiala, Anny Ondra, Karel Lamač
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Poisoned Light was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment....
The Poisoned Light is a Crime, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 2m.
CAST (17)
Karel Fiala
Professor Oskar Grant
Anny Ondra
Anny Grant
Karel Lamač
Ing. Milan Bell
Jindřich Lhoták
Dr. Karel Selín
Emil Artur Longen
Durk, the Magician
Jan S. Kolár
Ferdinand Kardan
Přemysl Pražský
Martin Bálek
AM
Antonín Marek
Baron Evans Margus / Servant
Josef Šváb-Malostranský
Jan
Alfred Baštýř
President of Police
VP
Václav Pražský
Reporter
VZ
Vojtěch Záhořík
Grant's Assistant
JE
Jindřich Edl
Hall
JJ
Jiřina Janderová
Selín's Companion
JB
Josef Blažek
Gatekeeper
MK
Máša Kolárová
Seance Guest
AL
Anna Lamačová-Karinská
Seance Guest
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
62 min (1h 2m)
Country
XC
Rating
6.0/10 (2 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Poisoned Light about?
Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment. The negotiations are secretly heard by the illusionist Durk, who wants to seize the invention. A few days later Selín is found dead, killed by a light bulb filled with poisonous gas. Durk performs at the birthday party of Grant's daughter Anna and seizes the plans for the invention.
How long is The Poisoned Light?
The Poisoned Light has a runtime of 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Who stars in The Poisoned Light?
The cast of The Poisoned Light includes Karel Fiala, Anny Ondra, Karel Lamač, Jindřich Lhoták, Emil Artur Longen.
What is the rating of The Poisoned Light?
The Poisoned Light has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Adventure