Josef Šváb-Malostranský (16 March 1860, Prague – 30 October 1932, Prague) was a Czech actor, writer, cabaret singer, publisher, director and screenwriter. He owned a bookstore and song publishing house. He was the first Czech actor performing in three short films directed by

Jan Kříženecký Jan Kříženecký (20 March 1868 – 9 February 1921) was Czech cinema pioneer, film director, cinematographer and photographer. Life He studied architecture, but didn't finish his studies. His brother Rudolf became a famous architect. Since his ...

in 1898. He was also in the first Czech fully voiced film ''Když struny lkají'' in 1931. His niece was actress Zita Kabátová. He is buried at the

Olšany Cemetery Olšany Cemeteries (''Olšanské hřbitovy'' in Czech, ''Wolschan'' in German) is the largest graveyard in Prague, Czech Republic, once laid out for as many as two million burials. The graveyard is particularly noted for its many remarkable ...

in Prague.

Selected filmography

* '' Gypsies'' (1922) * ''

Lásky Kačenky Strnadové ''Lásky Kačenky Strnadové'' is a Czech silent comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a hap ...

'' (1926) * '' The Good Soldier Schweik'' (1926) * ''

Chudá holka ''Chudá holka'' is a 1930 silent Czech melodrama film directed by Martin Frič. Originally a silent film, it was re-released in theatres in 1932 set to music and songs of Jára Beneš. Cast * Suzanne Marwille as Marie Růžová * Blanka Svobo ...

'' (1929) * ''

Kantor Ideál ''The Ideal Schoolmaster'' ( cs, Kantor Ideál) is a 1932 Czech comedy film directed by Martin Frič. Cast * Karel Lamač as Karel Suchý, professor * Anny Ondra as Vera Matysová (as Anny Ondráková) * Oscar Marion as Rudolf Junek (as Oskar ...

'' (1932)

External links

* Czech male stage actors Czech male film actors Czech male silent film actors 20th-century Czech male actors Czech screenwriters Male screenwriters 1860 births 1932 deaths Male actors from Prague 20th-century screenwriters Male actors from Austria-Hungary {{CzechRepublic-film-director-stub