List of films made in Poland in the Interwar Period
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Poland existed as a state for the first time in over a hundred years with the proclamation of the Second Polish Republic
in 1918. This regime lasted until Poland was invaded and partitioned by Nazi Germany
and the Soviet Union
in the fall of 1939. During this brief period of independence a small Polish film industry developed; though it was not well remembered as contemporary German, or postwar Polish counterpart, the cinema of the interwar period does give a glimse of a neglected corner of the world on the verge of catastophe. This is especially true of the many Jewish themed films.
Second Polish Republic
The Second Polish Republic, Second Commonwealth of Poland or interwar Poland refers to Poland between the two world wars; a period in Polish history in which Poland was restored as an independent state. Officially known as the Republic of Poland or the Commonwealth of Poland , the Polish state was...
in 1918. This regime lasted until Poland was invaded and partitioned by Nazi Germany
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and the Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
in the fall of 1939. During this brief period of independence a small Polish film industry developed; though it was not well remembered as contemporary German, or postwar Polish counterpart, the cinema of the interwar period does give a glimse of a neglected corner of the world on the verge of catastophe. This is especially true of the many Jewish themed films.
1920s
- The Jews in Poland (1920)
- Pan Twardowski (1921) - directed by Wiktor Bieganski
- Uroda zycia (1921) - directed by Eugeniusz Modzelewski and William Wauer
- Otchlan pokuty (1922) - directed by Wiktor Bieganski
- Strzal (1922)
- Tajemnica przystanku tramwajowego (1922) - directed by Leon Trystan
- Zazdrosc (1922) - directed by Wiktor Bieganski
- Bozyszcze (1923) - directed by Wiktor Bieganski
- Niewolnica milosci (1923) - directed by Jan Kucharski, Stanislaw Szebego and Adam Zagórski
- Tkies khaf (1924) (in Yiddish) - directed by Zygmund Turkow
- Iwonka (1925) - directed by Emil Chaberski
- Czerwony blazen (1926)
- Tredowata (1926) - directed by Boleslaw Mierzejewski and Edvard Pukhalsky
- Bunt krwi i zelaza (1927) - directed by Leon Trystan
- Kochanka Szamoty (1927) - directed by Leon Trystan
- Orle (1927) - directed by Wiktor Bieganski
- Ziemia obiecana (1927) - directed by Zygmund Turkow and Aleksander Hertz
- Dzikuska (1928) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- HuraganHuraganHuragan is a Polish historical film. It was released in 1928....
(1928) - directed by Joseph Lejtes - Kropka nad i (1928) - directed by Juliusz Gardan
- Liebeshölle (1928) - directed by Wiktor Bieganski
- Pan TadeuszPan Tadeusz (film)Pan Tadeusz: The Last Foray in Lithuania is a 1999 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It is based on the eponymous epic poem by Polish poet, writer and philosopher Adam Mickiewicz . In his film, Andrzej Wajda weaves the tangled passions of men and women into a handsome, expansive tapestry of...
(1928)- directed by Ryszard Ordynski - Przedwiosnie (1928) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Szalency (1928) - directed by Leonard Buczkowski
- Kult cialaKult cialaKult ciała is a 1930 Polish film directed by Michal Waszynski. It is based on a novel by Mieczyslaw Srokowski and stars Victor Varconi.-Cast:*Victor Varconi ... Czeslaw...
(1929) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Mocny czlowiek (1929) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Nad Radem (1929) - directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
1930-1934
- Gwiazdzista eskadraGwiazdzista eskadraGwiaździsta eskadra is a 1930 Polish war film directed by Leonard Buczkowski. Shot with the co-operation of the Polish army, it was the most expensive Polish film made before World War II.-Plot:...
(1930) - directed by Leonard Buczkowski - Janko Muzykant (1930) - directed by Ryszard Ordynski
- Mascotte (1930) - directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
- Na Sybir (1930) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Narodziny gazety (1930) - directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
- Niebezpieczny romansNiebezpieczny romansNiebezpieczny romans is a 1930 Polish film directed by Michal Waszynski.-Cast:*Boguslaw Samborski ... Hieronim Spiewankiewicz*Helena Stepowska ... Mrs. Spiewankiewiczowa*Józef Orski ... Hieronim's Son*Betty Amann ... Ada...
(1930) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Tetno Polskiego Manchestern (1930) - directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
- Cham (1931) - directed by Jan Nowina-Przybylski
- Dzis mamy bal (1931) - directed by Jerzy ZarzyckiJerzy ZarzyckiJerzy Zarzycki was a Polish film director. He directed 24 films between 1931 and 1970. He co-directed the 1933 film The Sea, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Short Subject ....
- Tytoniówka (1931) - directed by Jerzy ZarzyckiJerzy ZarzyckiJerzy Zarzycki was a Polish film director. He directed 24 films between 1931 and 1970. He co-directed the 1933 film The Sea, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Short Subject ....
- UwiedzionaUwiedzionaUwiedziona is a 1931 Polish film directed by Michal Waszynski.-Cast:*Maria Malicka ... Lena*Kazimierz Junosza-Stepowski ... Rawicz*Krystyna Ankwicz ... Maria Rawicza*Zbigniew Sawan ... Jerzy Rawicz*Tadeusz Olsza ... Gustav von Wollendorf...
(1931) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Bezimienni bohaterowieBezimienni bohaterowie-Cast:*Maria Bogda ... Janina Renska*Adam Brodzisz ... Andrzej Kulesza absolewnt szkoly policjnej*Eugeniusz Bodo ... Komisarz Szczerbic*Wiktor Bieganski ... Szef szajki Goppe*Zula Pogorzelska... Kolezanka Janiny*Stefan Jaracz*Pawel Owerllo...
(1932) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Dziesieciu z Pawiaka (1932) - directed by Ryszard Ordynski
- Glos pustyni (1932)- directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Halutzim (1932)- directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
- Ksiezna Lowicka (1932) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Legion Ulicy (1932) - directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
- Morze (1932) - directed by Wanda Jakubowska, Stanislaw Wohl and Jerzy ZarzyckiJerzy ZarzyckiJerzy Zarzycki was a Polish film director. He directed 24 films between 1931 and 1970. He co-directed the 1933 film The Sea, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Short Subject ....
- Reportaz nr 2 (1932) - directed by Jerzy ZarzyckiJerzy ZarzyckiJerzy Zarzycki was a Polish film director. He directed 24 films between 1931 and 1970. He co-directed the 1933 film The Sea, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Short Subject ....
- Sto metrow milosciSto metrów milosciSto metrów miłości is a 1932 Polish film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Zula Pogorzelska ... Zośka*Adolf Dymsza ... Dodek*Konrad Tom ... Moniek vel Mieszek Oszczep-Sardinenfis*Ludwik Lawinski ... Rybkes...
(1932) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Szyb L23 (1932) - directed by Leonard Buczkowski
- Dzieje grzechu (1933) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Dziesiec procent dla mnie (1933) - directed by Juliusz Gardan
- Jego ekscelencja subiekt (1933) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Kazdemu wolno kochac (1933) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz and Janusz Warnecki
- Noc listopadowa (1933) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz and Janusz Warnecki
- Prokurator Alicja HornProkurator Alicja HornProkurator Alicja Horn is a 1933 Polish film directed by Marta Flanz and Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Jadwiga Smosarska ... Alicja Horn*Zofia Mirska ... Julka*Franciszek Brodniewicz ... Jan Winkler*Boguslaw Samborski ... Prof. Brunicki...
(1933) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Ulan i dziewczyna (1933) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Wyrok zycia (1933) - directed by Juliusz Gardan
- ZabawkaZabawka (film)Zabawka is a 1933 Polish romantic drama film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Alma Kar ... Janeczka, stage-named Lulu*Stefan Gulanicki ... Baron Latoszynski *Eugeniusz Bodo... Kuzma, the forester's son...
(1933) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Szpieg w masce (1933) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Budujemy (1934) - directed by Wanda Jakubowska
- Czarna perla (1934) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Czy Lucyna to dziewczyna (1934) - directed by Juliusz Gardan
- Córka generala Pankratowa (1934) - directed by Mieczyslaw Znamierowski
- Kocha, lubi, szanuje (1934)
- Mlody las (1934) - directed by Joseph Lejtes
- Parada rezerwistów (1934) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Piesniarz WarszawyPiesniarz WarszawyPieśniarz Warszawy is a 1934 Polish film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Eugeniusz Bodo ... Julian Pagórski*Maria Gorczyńska ... Peppita*Barbara Gilewska ... Zosia*Michał Znicz ... Eustachy, Julian's uncle*Władysław Walter ... Duży Antoś...
(1934) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Przebudzenie (1934) - directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
, Wanda Jakubowska and Jan Nowina-Przybylski - Przybleda (1934) - directed by Jan Nowina-Przybylski and Jan Rogozinski
- Sluby ulanskie (1934) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Swit, dzien i noc Palestyny (1934)
- Co mój maz robi w nocyCo mój maz robi w nocyWhat Is My Husband Doing Tonight? is a 1934 Polish musical comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Michał Znicz ... Roman Tarski*Maria Gorczyńska ... Stefa Tarska*Kazimierz Krukowski ... Baron Lolo Karolescu...
(1934) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
1935-1939
- ABC milosciABC milosciABC miłości is a 1935 Polish film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Adolf Dymsza... Wincenty Poziomka*Maria Bogda ... Helenka*Kazimierz Krukowski ... Krupkowski, aktor rewiowy*Basia Wywerkówna ... Basienka...
(1935) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Al Chet (1935) - directed by Alexander Marten
- Antek policmajster (1935) directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Dwie Joasie (1935) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Dzien wielkiej przygody (1935) - directed by Joseph Lejtes
- Jasnie pan szoferJasnie pan szoferJaśnie pan szofer is a 1935 Polish romantic comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Eugeniusz Bodo ... Count Karol Boratyński*Ina Benita ... Hania Pudlowiczówna*Antoni Fertner ... Chairman Pudlowicz...
(1935) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Jego wielka milosc (1935) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Kochaj tylko mnie (1935) - directed by Marta Flantz
- Manewry milosne (1935) - directed by Jan Nowina-Przybylski and Konrad TomKonrad TomKonrad Tom , born Konrad Runowiecki, a Polish Jewish actor, writer, singer and director, born in Warsaw. Wrote song lyrics in Polish and in Yiddish for stage, film and cabaret, including szmonces. His wife was actress Zula Pogorzelska....
- Nie miala baba klopotu (1935) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
and Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II... - Panienka z poste-restante (1935) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Pogrzeb Marszalka Józefa Pilsudskiego 12-V-18-V 1935 (1935) (documentary of Józef PilsudskiJózef PilsudskiJózef Klemens Piłsudski was a Polish statesman—Chief of State , "First Marshal" , and authoritarian leader of the Second Polish Republic. From mid-World War I he had a major influence in Poland's politics, and was an important figure on the European political scene...
funeral) - Rapsodia Baltyku (1935)- directed by Leonard Buczkowski, Jakub Orlowski and Aleksander Pekalski
- WacusWacusWacuś is a 1935 Polish romantic comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Adolf Dymsza... Tadeusz Rosolek, alias Wacus Rosolek*Jadwiga Andrzejewska ... Kazia Wolska*Mieczysława Ćwiklińska ... The Widow Centkowska...
(1935)- directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - 30 karatów szczescia30 karatów szczescia-Cast:*Adolf Dymsza as Dodek*Jadwiga Andrzejewska as Zoska*Janina Brochwiczówna*Maria Chmurkowska as The Actress*Ludwik Fritsche as Valet*Wladyslaw Grabowski as Detective Raczek*Wanda Jarszewska as Dobrowolska*Wiktor Kazimierczak as The Magician...
(1936) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Ada! To nie wypada! (1936) - directed by Konrad TomKonrad TomKonrad Tom , born Konrad Runowiecki, a Polish Jewish actor, writer, singer and director, born in Warsaw. Wrote song lyrics in Polish and in Yiddish for stage, film and cabaret, including szmonces. His wife was actress Zula Pogorzelska....
- Amerykanska awantura (1936) - directed by Ryszard Ordynski
- Bohaterowie SybiruBohaterowie SybiruBohaterowie Sybiru is a 1936 Polish comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Adam Brodzisz ... The Lieutenant*Eugeniusz Bodo ... Wladek*Krystyna Ankwicz ... The Grand-daughter*Kazimierz Junosza-Stepowski ... Tsarist Officer of the Guard...
(1936) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Bolek i Lolek (1936) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Dodek na froncieDodek na froncieDodek na froncie is a 1936 Polish comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Adolf Dymsza ... Dodek Wedzonka*Alicja Halama ... Zofia Majewska*Mieczyslaw Cybulski ... Lt. Jerzy Majewski*Helena Grossówna ... Zuzia, the maid...
(1936) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Droga mlodych (1936) (in Yiddish) - directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
- Dwa dni w raju (1936) - directed by Leon Trystan
- Fredek uszczesliwia swiat (1936) - directed by Zbigniew Ziembinski
- Jadzia (1936) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Milosc wszystko zwycieza (1936)
- Pan Twardowski (1936) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Papa sie zeni (1936) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- RózaRózaRóża may refer to the following places:*Róża, Łódź Voivodeship *Róża, Lublin Voivodeship *Róża, Subcarpathian Voivodeship *Róża, Nowy Tomyśl County in Greater Poland Voivodeship...
(1936) - directed by Joseph Lejtes - Straszny dwór (1936) - directed by Leonard Buczkowski
- Tajemnica panny Brinx (1936) - directed by Bazyli Sikiewicz
- Tredowata (1936)- directed by Juliusz Gardan
- Wacek na Froncie (1936) - directed by Leonard Buczkowski
- Wierna rzeka (1936)
- Barbara Radziwiłłówna (1936) - directed by Joseph Lejtes
- Bedzie lepiejBedzie lepiejBędzie lepiej is a 1936 Polish comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Kazimierz Wajda ... Szczepko *Henryk Vogelfänger ... Tonko *Loda Niemirzanka ... Wanda Ruczynska*Aleksander Zabczynski ... Julian Dalewicz...
(1936) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Yidl Mitn FidlYidl Mitn Fidl-History:After the success of Joseph in the Land of Egypt, a silent film dubbed into the Yiddish language by Joseph Green, met with success, he decided to create an entirely Yiddish film, and returned to his native Poland to do so...
(1936) - directed by Joseph GreenJoseph Green (actor)Joseph Green , born Yoysef Grinberg, a.k.a. Josef Grünberg, Joseph Greenberg and Joseph Greene, a Polish-born Jew who emigrated to the United States in 1924, was an actor in Yiddish theater and one of the few directors of Yiddish language films; he made four films including A brivele der mamen and...
and Jan Nowina-Przybylski - Dorozkarz nr. 13 (1937) - directed by Marian Czauski
- Dyplomatyczna (1937) - directed by Carl BoeseCarl BoeseCarl Boese was a German film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed 158 films between 1917 and 1957.-Selected filmography:* The Golem: How He Came into the World * Paprika...
and Mieczyslaw Krawicz - Dyplomatyczna zona (1937) - directed by Carl BoeseCarl BoeseCarl Boese was a German film director, screenwriter and producer. He directed 158 films between 1917 and 1957.-Selected filmography:* The Golem: How He Came into the World * Paprika...
and Mieczyslaw Krawicz - Dziewczeta z Nowolipek (1937) - directed by Joseph Lejtes
- Halka (1937) - directed by Juliusz Gardan
- Królowa przedmiescia (1937) - directed by Eugeniusz BodoEugeniusz BodoEugeniusz Bodo was a film director, producer and one of the most popular Polish actors and comedians of the inter-war period. He starred in some of the most popular Polish film productions of the 1930s, including His Excellency, The Shop Assistant, Czy Lucyna to dziewczyna? and Pieśniarz Warszawy...
- Ksiazatko (1937) - directed by Stanislaw Szebego and Konrad TomKonrad TomKonrad Tom , born Konrad Runowiecki, a Polish Jewish actor, writer, singer and director, born in Warsaw. Wrote song lyrics in Polish and in Yiddish for stage, film and cabaret, including szmonces. His wife was actress Zula Pogorzelska....
- Ludzie Wisly (1937) - directed by Aleksander FordAleksander FordAleksander Ford born Mosze Lifszyc was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army Film Crew in the Soviet Union. Ford became director of the nationalized "Film Polski" company at the end of World War II...
and Jerzy ZarzyckiJerzy ZarzyckiJerzy Zarzycki was a Polish film director. He directed 24 films between 1931 and 1970. He co-directed the 1933 film The Sea, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Short Subject .... - Niedorajda (1937) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- O czym marza kobiety (1937) - directed by Alexander Marten
- Ordynat Michorowski (1937) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Pan redaktor szaleje (1937) - directed by Jan Nowina-Przybylski
- Pani minister tanczy (1937) - directed by Juliusz Gardan
- Parada Warszawy (1937) - directed by Hanka Ordonówna and Konrad TomKonrad TomKonrad Tom , born Konrad Runowiecki, a Polish Jewish actor, writer, singer and director, born in Warsaw. Wrote song lyrics in Polish and in Yiddish for stage, film and cabaret, including szmonces. His wife was actress Zula Pogorzelska....
- Plomienne serca (1937)
- Skłamałam (1937) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Sztandar Wolnosci (1937)
- Tkies Khaf (1937) (in Yiddish) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Trójka hultajska (1937) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Ty co w ostrej swiecisz bramie (1937) - directed by Jan Nowina-Przybylski
- Ulica Edisony (1937) - directed by Wanda Jakubowska
- Weseli biedacy (1937) (in Yiddish) - directed by Leon Jeannot
- ZnachorZnachorThe Miracle Man or Znachor is a 1937 Polish romantic drama film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Kazimierz Junosza-Stepowski ... Prof. Rafal Wilczur, alias Antoni Kosiba...
(1937) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - DybukThe Dybbuk (play)The Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds is a 1914 play by S. Ansky, relating the story of a young bride possessed by a dybbuk —a malicious possessing spirit, believed to be the dislocated soul of a dead person— on the eve of her wedding...
(1937) (in Yiddish) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - The JesterThe Jester (film)Der Purimspiler is a 1937 Polish black-and-white Yiddish musical comedy film directed by Joseph Green and Jan Nowina-Przybylski, with music by Nicholas Brodszky. Set in a Galician shtetl before World War I, it is rich with itinerant performers and star-crossed lovers...
(1937) (in Yiddish) - directed by Joseph GreenJoseph Green (actor)Joseph Green , born Yoysef Grinberg, a.k.a. Josef Grünberg, Joseph Greenberg and Joseph Greene, a Polish-born Jew who emigrated to the United States in 1924, was an actor in Yiddish theater and one of the few directors of Yiddish language films; he made four films including A brivele der mamen and...
and Jan Nowina-Przybylski - Druga mlodosc (1938) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Dziewczyna szuka milosci (1938) - directed by Romuald Gantkovsky and Romuald Gantkowski
- FlorianFlorian (film)Florian is a 1940 film directed by Edwin L. Marin. It stars Robert Young and Helen Gilbert.-Cast:*Robert Young as Anton Erban*Helen Gilbert as Duchess Diana*Charles Coburn as Dr. Johannes Hofer*Lee Bowman as Archduke Oliver...
(1938) - directed by Leonard Buczkowski - GehennaGehenna (film)Gehenna, also known as Through Hell or Anguish is a 1938 Polish drama film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Lidia Wysocka... Ania Tarkowska*Witold Zacharewicz ... Prince Andrzej Olekowicz*Boguslaw Samborski ... Uncle Kosciesza...
(1938) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Granica (1938) - directed by Joseph Lejtes
- Kobiety nad przepasciaKobiety nad przepasciaKobiety nad przepaścią is a 1938 Polish drama film directed by Emil Chaberski and Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Maria Bogda ... Marysia Zurkówna*Nora Ney ... Lola Ventana*Jadwiga Andrzejewska... Iza*Adam Brodzisz ... Walek*Tamara Wiszniewska ... Róza...
(1938) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Kosciuszko pod Raclawicami (1938) - directed by Joseph Lejtes
- Krawa rosa (1938)
- Mamele (1938) - directed by Joseph GreenJoseph Green (actor)Joseph Green , born Yoysef Grinberg, a.k.a. Josef Grünberg, Joseph Greenberg and Joseph Greene, a Polish-born Jew who emigrated to the United States in 1924, was an actor in Yiddish theater and one of the few directors of Yiddish language films; he made four films including A brivele der mamen and...
and Konrad TomKonrad TomKonrad Tom , born Konrad Runowiecki, a Polish Jewish actor, writer, singer and director, born in Warsaw. Wrote song lyrics in Polish and in Yiddish for stage, film and cabaret, including szmonces. His wife was actress Zula Pogorzelska.... - Moi rodzice rozwodza sie (1938) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Ostatnia brygadaOstatnia brygadaOstatnia brygada is a 1938 Polish film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Zbigniew Sawan... Dowmunt*Maria Gorczynska ... Lena*Kazimierz Junosza-Stepowski ... Kulcz*Aleksander Balcerzak ... Janek*Elzbieta Barszczewska ... Ewa...
(1938) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Pawel i Gawel (1938) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Profesor WilczurProfesor WilczurProfesor Wilczur is a 1938 Polish romantic drama film directed by Michał Waszyński. It is based on the novel by Tadeusz Dolega-Mostowicz.-Cast:*Kazimierz Junosza-Stepowski ... Prof. Rafal Wilczur*Jacek Woszczerowicz ... Jemiol...
(1938) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - RenaRena (film)Rena is a 1938 Polish drama film directed by Michał Waszyński.-Cast:*Stanislawa Angel-Engelówna ... Rena Laska*Mieczyslaw Cybulski ... Janusz Garda*Tekla Trapszo ... Mother Laska*Kazimierz Junosza-Stepowski... Prosecutor Garda...
(1938) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain... - Robert i Bertrand (1938) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Serce matki (1938) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Strachy (1938) - directed by Eugeniusz Cekalski and Karol Szolowski
- Sygnaly (1938) - directed by Joseph Lejtes
- Szczesliwa 13-ka (1938) - directed by Marian Czauski
- Ulan ksiecia Józefa (1938) - directed by Konrad TomKonrad TomKonrad Tom , born Konrad Runowiecki, a Polish Jewish actor, writer, singer and director, born in Warsaw. Wrote song lyrics in Polish and in Yiddish for stage, film and cabaret, including szmonces. His wife was actress Zula Pogorzelska....
- Wrzos (1938) - directed by Juliusz Gardan
- Za winy niepopelnione (1938) - directed by Eugeniusz BodoEugeniusz BodoEugeniusz Bodo was a film director, producer and one of the most popular Polish actors and comedians of the inter-war period. He starred in some of the most popular Polish film productions of the 1930s, including His Excellency, The Shop Assistant, Czy Lucyna to dziewczyna? and Pieśniarz Warszawy...
- Pietro wyzej (1938) - directed by Leon Trystan
- Zapomniana melodia (1938) - directed by Jan Fethke and Konrad TomKonrad TomKonrad Tom , born Konrad Runowiecki, a Polish Jewish actor, writer, singer and director, born in Warsaw. Wrote song lyrics in Polish and in Yiddish for stage, film and cabaret, including szmonces. His wife was actress Zula Pogorzelska....
- Bezdomni (1939) (in Yiddish) - directed by Alexander Marten
- Bialy Murzyn (1939) - directed by Leonard Buczkowski
- Czarne diamenty (1939) - directed by Jerzy Gabryelski
- Doktór Murek (1939) - directed by Juliusz Gardan
- Ja tu rzadze (1939) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Klamstwo Krystyny (1939) - directed by Henryk Szaro
- Trzy serca (1939) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- U kresu drogi (1939) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- Zolnierz królowej Madagaskaru (1939) - directed by Jerzy ZarzyckiJerzy ZarzyckiJerzy Zarzycki was a Polish film director. He directed 24 films between 1931 and 1970. He co-directed the 1933 film The Sea, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Short Subject ....
- Zona i nie zona (1939)
- Wlóczegi (1939) - directed by Michal WaszynskiMichal WaszynskiMichał Waszyński was first a film director in his native Poland, then in Italy, and later a producer of the major American films, mainly in Spain...
- A Brivele der Mamen (1939) - directed by Joseph GreenJoseph Green (actor)Joseph Green , born Yoysef Grinberg, a.k.a. Josef Grünberg, Joseph Greenberg and Joseph Greene, a Polish-born Jew who emigrated to the United States in 1924, was an actor in Yiddish theater and one of the few directors of Yiddish language films; he made four films including A brivele der mamen and...
Polish Films made during the Nazi occupation
- Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła (1940) – directed by Franciszek Ożga i Zbigniew Jaszcz
- Zlota maska (1940) - directed by Jan Fethke
- Sportowiec mimo woli (1940) - directed by Mieczyslaw Krawicz
- Biały Orzeł (1940)
- To jest Polska (1941),
- Testament profesora Wilczura (1942) - directed by Leonard Buczkowski
- Dziennik polskiego lotnika (1942)
- Niedokończona podróż – directed by Eugeniusz Cękalski
- Kraj mojej matki (1943) – directed by Romuald Gantkowski, narrated by Ewa CurieÈve CurieÈve Denise Curie Labouisse was a French-American writer, journalist and pianist. Ève Curie was the younger daughter of Marie Curie and Pierre Curie. Her sister was Irène Joliot-Curie and her brother-in-law Frédéric Joliot-Curie...
(with use of color pictures from reportage Beautiful Poland 1938–1939) - Polska parada (Polish Parade, 1943) – directed by Michał Waszyński
- Monte Cassino (1944) – directed by Michał Waszyński
- Niezwyciężeni – Idziemy (1944) – screenplay Franciszek Ożga
- Warszawa Walczy! - Przeglad nr 1-3 (1944) - directed by Jerzy ZarzyckiJerzy ZarzyckiJerzy Zarzycki was a Polish film director. He directed 24 films between 1931 and 1970. He co-directed the 1933 film The Sea, which was nominated for an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Short Subject ....
- Wzywamy pana Smitha (Calling Mr Smith, 1943) – directed and produced by FranciszkaFranciszka ThemersonFranciszka Themerson was a Polish, later British painter, illustrator, film-maker and stage designer.The daughter of the artist, Jakub Weinles, she was born in Warsaw in 1907. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Art in Warsaw with great distinction, in 1931...
and Stefan ThemersonStefan ThemersonStefan Themerson was a Polish, later British poet, novelist, film-maker, composer and philosopher.-Early life:Stefan Themerson was born in Płock in what was then the Russian Empire on 25 January 1910 and died in London on 6 September 1988....
, experimental color movie.