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
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in 1918. This state lasted until Poland was
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and partitioned by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in the fall of 1939.


1910s

*'' Corka Pani X'' (1919)


1920s

*'' The Jews in Poland'' (1920) *''
Pan Twardowski Sir Twardowski (Polish: ''Pan Twardowski'', ), also known as Master Twardowski (Polish: ''Mistrz Twardowski''), in Polish folklore and literature, is a sorcerer who made a deal with the Devil. Pan Twardowski sold his soul in exchange for special ...
'' (1921) – directed by
Wiktor Biegański Wiktor Julian Biegański (16 November 1892 – 19 January 1974) was a Polish actor, film director and screenwriter. He appeared in 24 films between 1919 and 1966. He also directed eleven films between 1921 and 1929. Selected filmography Act ...
*'' Uroda zycia'' (1921) – directed by Eugeniusz Modzelewski and
William Wauer William Wauer (1866–1962) was a German sculptor and film director of the silent era. In 1913 he co-directed the biopic ' (1913). In 1915 he directed '' The Tunnel'' the first adaptation of Bernhard Kellermann's science fiction novel '' Der Tu ...
*'' Otchlan pokuty'' (1922) – directed by
Wiktor Biegański Wiktor Julian Biegański (16 November 1892 – 19 January 1974) was a Polish actor, film director and screenwriter. He appeared in 24 films between 1919 and 1966. He also directed eleven films between 1921 and 1929. Selected filmography Act ...
*'' Strzal'' (1922) – directed by Danny Kaden,
Władysław Lenczewski Władysław is a Polish given male name, cognate with Vladislav. The feminine form is Władysława, archaic forms are Włodzisław (male) and Włodzisława (female), and Wladislaw is a variation. These names may refer to: Famous people Mononym *W ...
*'' Tajemnica przystanku tramwajowego'' (1922) – directed by
Leon Trystan Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again fr ...
*'' Zazdrosc'' (1922) – directed by
Wiktor Biegański Wiktor Julian Biegański (16 November 1892 – 19 January 1974) was a Polish actor, film director and screenwriter. He appeared in 24 films between 1919 and 1966. He also directed eleven films between 1921 and 1929. Selected filmography Act ...
*'' The Idol'' (1923) – directed by
Wiktor Biegański Wiktor Julian Biegański (16 November 1892 – 19 January 1974) was a Polish actor, film director and screenwriter. He appeared in 24 films between 1919 and 1966. He also directed eleven films between 1921 and 1929. Selected filmography Act ...
*'' Niewolnica milosci'' (1923) – directed by Jan Kucharski, Stanislaw Szebego and Adam Zagórski *'' Tkies khaf'' (1924) (in
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) – directed by Zygmund Turkow *'' Iwonka'' (1925) – directed by
Emil Chaberski Emil or Emile may refer to: Literature *''Emile, or On Education'' (1762), a treatise on education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau *Émile (novel), ''Émile'' (novel) (1827), an autobiographical novel based on Émile de Girardin's early life *''Emil an ...
*'' Czerwony blazen'' (1926) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Tredowata'' (1926) – directed by Boleslaw Mierzejewski and Edvard Pukhalsky *'' Bunt krwi i zelaza'' (1927) – directed by
Leon Trystan Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again fr ...
*'' Kochanka Szamoty'' (1927) – directed by
Leon Trystan Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again fr ...
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Orle Orle may refer to: Places * Orle, Grudziądz County, a village in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, north-central Poland * Orle, Nakło County, a village in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, north-central Poland * Orle, Radziejów County, a village i ...
'' (1927) – directed by
Wiktor Biegański Wiktor Julian Biegański (16 November 1892 – 19 January 1974) was a Polish actor, film director and screenwriter. He appeared in 24 films between 1919 and 1966. He also directed eleven films between 1921 and 1929. Selected filmography Act ...
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Ziemia obiecana ''The Promised Land'' ( pl, Ziemia obiecana) is a 1975 Polish drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, based on a novel by Władysław Reymont. Set in the industrial city of Łódź, ''The Promised Land'' tells the story of a Pole, a German, and a Je ...
'' (1927) – directed by Zygmund Turkow and
Aleksander Hertz Aleksander Hertz (1879–1928) was a Polish film producer and director. Hertz was an influential figure in early Polish cinema, directing films such as the historical '' Countess Walewska'' in 1914. He founded the "Sfinks" film company. Hertz was ...
*'' Dzikuska'' (1928) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
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Huragan :''You may also be looking for ORP Huragan.'' ''Huragan'' is a Polish historical film directed by Józef Lejtes Józef Lejtes (1901–1983) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He later worked in Israel and the United States. Select ...
'' (1928) – directed by
Joseph Lejtes Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
*'' Kropka nad i'' (1928) – directed by Juliusz Gardan *'' Liebeshölle'' (1928) – directed by
Wiktor Biegański Wiktor Julian Biegański (16 November 1892 – 19 January 1974) was a Polish actor, film director and screenwriter. He appeared in 24 films between 1919 and 1966. He also directed eleven films between 1921 and 1929. Selected filmography Act ...
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Pan Tadeusz ''Pan Tadeusz'' (full title: ''Mister Thaddeus, or the Last Foray in Lithuania: A Nobility's Tale of the Years 1811–1812, in Twelve Books of Verse'') is an epic poem by the Polish poet, writer, translator and philosopher Adam Mickiewicz. The b ...
'' (1928)- directed by
Ryszard Ordynski Ryszard () is the Polish equivalent of "Richard", and may refer to: *Ryszard Andrzejewski (born 1976), Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer *Ryszard Bakst (1926–1999), Polish and British pianist and piano teacher of Jewish/Polish/Russian ...
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Przedwiosnie The Polish novel ''Przedwiośnie'' (a title translated alternatively as ''First Spring'',
'' (1928) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Szalency'' (1928) – directed by
Leonard Buczkowski Leonard Buczkowski (5 August 1900 – 19 February 1967) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 23 films between 1928 and 1966. His 1959 film ''The Eagle'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. Selec ...
*'' Kult ciala'' (1929) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Mocny czlowiek'' (1929) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Nad Radem'' (1929) – directed by
Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...


1930s


1930–1934

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Exile to Siberia ''Exile to Siberia'' (Polish: ''Na Sybir'') is a Polish historical film directed by Henryk Szaro and starring Adam Brodzisz, Jadwiga Smosarska and Mieczysław Frenkiel. It was released in 1930. The film's art direction was by Józef Galewski ...
'' (1930) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Gwiazdzista eskadra'' (1930) – directed by
Leonard Buczkowski Leonard Buczkowski (5 August 1900 – 19 February 1967) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 23 films between 1928 and 1966. His 1959 film ''The Eagle'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. Selec ...
( lost film) *''
Janko Muzykant Janko Muzykant (translated into English as ''Janko the Musician'', and less commonly as ''Yanko the Musician'' or ''Johnny the Musician'') is a short story (also described as novella) by Polish writer and winner of 1905 Nobel Prize in Literature, ...
'' (1930) – directed by
Ryszard Ordynski Ryszard () is the Polish equivalent of "Richard", and may refer to: *Ryszard Andrzejewski (born 1976), Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer *Ryszard Bakst (1926–1999), Polish and British pianist and piano teacher of Jewish/Polish/Russian ...
*'' Mascotte'' (1930) – directed by
Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...
*'' Narodziny gazety'' (1930) – directed by
Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...
*'' Niebezpieczny romans'' (1930) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Tetno Polskiego Manchestern'' (1930) – directed by
Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...
*'' Cham'' (1931) – directed by
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...
*'' Dziś mamy bal'' (1931) – directed by
Jerzy Zarzycki Jerzy Zarzycki (11 January 1911 – 2 January 1971) 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 Zarzycki Jerzy Zarzycki (11 January 1911 – 2 January 1971) 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 ...
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Uwiedziona ''Uwiedziona'' is a 1931 Polish film directed by Michał Waszyński. Cast * Maria Malicka ... Lena *Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski ... Rawicz * Krystyna Ankwicz ... Maria Rawicza * Zbigniew Sawan ... Jerzy Rawicz *Tadeusz Olsza ... Gust ...
'' (1931) – directed by Michał Waszyński *''
Bezimienni bohaterowie ''Bezimienni bohaterowie'' is a 1932 Polish romance film directed by Michał Waszyński.''Bezimienni bohater ...
'' (1932) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Dziesięciu z Pawiaka'' (1932) – directed by
Ryszard Ordynski Ryszard () is the Polish equivalent of "Richard", and may refer to: *Ryszard Andrzejewski (born 1976), Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer *Ryszard Bakst (1926–1999), Polish and British pianist and piano teacher of Jewish/Polish/Russian ...
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Głos pustyni ''Sound of the Desert'' ( pl, Głos pustyni) is a 1932 Polish romantic film adventure directed by Michał Waszyński.
'' (1932)- directed by Michał Waszyński *''
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'' (1932)- directed by
Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...
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Księżna Łowicka ''Księżna Łowicka'' (also known as ''Noc Listapodowa'') is a Polish historical film. It was released in 1932. Cast *Stefan Jaracz - Grand Duke Constantine Pawlowicz *Jadwiga Smosarska - Joanna Grudzinska *Józef Węgrzyn - Major Walerian Lu ...
(Noc listopadowa)'' (1932) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz and Janusz Warnecki *'' Legion ulicy'' (1932) – directed by
Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...
*'' Morze'' (1932) – directed by Wanda Jakubowska, Stanislaw Wohl and
Jerzy Zarzycki Jerzy Zarzycki (11 January 1911 – 2 January 1971) 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 ...
*'' Reportaż nr 2'' (1932) – directed by
Jerzy Zarzycki Jerzy Zarzycki (11 January 1911 – 2 January 1971) 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 metrów miłosci'' (1932) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Szyb L23'' (1932) – directed by
Leonard Buczkowski Leonard Buczkowski (5 August 1900 – 19 February 1967) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 23 films between 1928 and 1966. His 1959 film ''The Eagle'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. Selec ...
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Dzieje grzechu ''The Story of Sin'' ( pl, Dzieje grzechu) is a 1975 Polish drama film directed by Walerian Borowczyk based on the novel ''Dzieje grzechu'' by Stefan Żeromski. It was entered into the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Grażyna Długołęcka ...
'' (1933) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Dziesięć procent dla mnie'' (1933) – directed by Juliusz Gardan *''
Jego ekscelencja subiekt ''His Excellency, The Shop Assistant'' ( pl, Jego ekscelencja subiekt) is a 1933 Polish romantic comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.
'' (1933) – directed by Michał Waszyński *''
Każdemu wolno kochać ''Każdemu wolno kochać'' (Anybody Can Love) is a 1933 Polish romantic comedy film directed by Mieczysław Krawicz and produced by the Rex-Film studio. Cast * Ludwik Lawiński as dyrektor teatru * Stanisława Kawińska as Weronika * Janina B ...
'' (1933) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz and Janusz Warnecki *''
Prokurator Alicja Horn ''Prokurator Alicja Horn'' is a 1933 Polish film directed by Marta Flanz and Michał Waszyński. The film's art direction was by Jacek Rotmil. Cast *Jadwiga Smosarska ... Alicja Horn * Zofia Mirska ... Julka * Franciszek Brodniewicz ... Ja ...
'' (1933) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Romeo i Julcia'' (1933) – directed by
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...
*'' Ułan i dziewczyna'' (1933) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Wyrok życia'' (1933) – directed by Juliusz Gardan *'' Zabawka'' (1933) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Szpieg w masce'' (1933) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *'' Budujemy'' (1934) – directed by Wanda Jakubowska *''
Czarna perła ''Black Pearl'' (Polish: ''Czarna perła'') is a 1934 Polish romantic crime drama directed by Michał Waszyński. Produced by Urania Film, it stars Reri and Eugeniusz Bodo. Plot Stefan, a Polish sailor, gets into a bar fight on the exotic isl ...
'' (1934) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Czy Lucyna to dziewczyna'' (1934) – directed by Juliusz Gardan *''
Córka generała Pankratowa ''Córka generała Pankratowa'' (''The General Pankratov's Daughter'') is a Polish historical film. It was released in 1934. Cast * Nora Ney - Aniuta * Franciszek Brodniewicz - Bolesław * Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski - general Pankratov * ...
'' (1934) – directed by Mieczyslaw Znamierowski *''
Kocha, lubi, szanuje ''Kocha, lubi, szanuje'' (English translation, ''Love, Cherish, Respect'' ) is a 1934 Polish language romantic comedy film, produced in Poland by the European subsidiary of Universal Pictures and directed by Michał Waszyński. Cast *Eugeniusz ...
'' (1934) – directed by Michał Waszyński *''
Młody las ''Młody Las'' is a Polish language, Polish historical film. It was released in 1934.Film Polski
(in Polish)


Cast

'' (1934) – directed by
Joseph Lejtes Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
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Parada rezerwistów ''Parade of the Reservists'' (''Parada rezerwistów'') is a 1934 Polish film directed by Michał Waszyński. Cast *Adolf Dymsza ... The Chief * Jerzy Kobusz *Józef Kondrat ... The Private *Tola Mankiewiczówna ... Barbara *Stanisław ...
'' (1934) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Piesniarz Warszawy'' (1934) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Przebudzenie'' (1934) – directed by
Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...
, Wanda Jakubowska and
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...
*'' Przybłęda'' (1934) – directed by
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...
and Jan Rogozinski *'' Śluby ułańskie'' (1934) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *'' Świt, dzień i noc Palestyny'' (1934) – directed by Henryk Bojm *''
Co mój mąż robi w nocy ''Co mój mąż robi w nocy'' (''What Is My Husband Doing Tonight?'') is a 1934 in film, 1934 Poland, Polish musical film, musical comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński. Plot Industrialist Roman Tarski moves from Krakow to Warsaw. He is ...
'' (1934) – directed by Michał Waszyński


1935–1939

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ABC miłości ''ABC miłości'' (''ABC of Love'') is a 1935 in film, 1935 Poland, Polish film directed by Michał Waszyński. Cast *Adolf Dymsza... Wincenty Poziomka *Maria Bogda ... Helenka *Kazimierz Krukowski ... Krupkowski, revue actor *Basia Wywerkówna ...
'' (1935) – directed by Michał Waszyński *''
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'' (1935) – directed by Alexander Marten *''
Antek policmajster ''Police Chief Antek'' (''Antek policmajster'') is a 1935 Polish comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński. Cast *Mieczysława Ćwiklińska... The Governor's Wife *Maria Bogda ... The Governor's Servant *Adolf Dymsza ... Antek Król *Anto ...
'' (1935) directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Dwie Joasie'' (1935) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *'' Dzień wielkiej przygody'' (1935) – directed by
Joseph Lejtes Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
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Jaśnie pan szofer ''Jaśnie pan szofer'' is a 1935 Polish romantic comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.''Jaśnie pan szofer' ...
'' (1935) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Jego wielka miłość'' (1935) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *''
Kochaj tylko mnie ''Kochaj tylko mnie'' is a 1935 Polish romantic comedy film directed by Marta Flantz. Cast *Lidia Wysocka - Lidia Relska / Hanka, Żarski's daughter *Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski - Żarski *Witold Zacharewicz - Stefan Guzecki *Helena Grossów ...
'' (1935) – directed by
Marta Flantz Marta Flantz, also spelled Flanz (1885 – 1938) was a Polish German-speaking actress and film director. She was among the first women in Poland to direct a feature film. Biography Marta Flantz was born in 1885. She studied acting in Vienna wi ...
*'' Manewry miłosne'' (1935) – directed by
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...
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Konrad Tom Konrad Tom (9 April 1887 – 9 August 1957), 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 ...
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Nie miała baba kłopotu ''Granny Had No Worries'' ( pl, Nie miała baba kłopotu) is a 1935 Polish comedy film directed by Aleksander Ford and Michał Waszyński.Michał Waszyński and
Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...
*'' Panienka z poste-restante'' (1935) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Pogrzeb Marszalka Józefa Pilsudskiego 12-V-18-V 1935'' (1935) (documentary of
Józef Pilsudski Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
funeral) *''
Rapsodia Bałtyku Rapsodia Bałtyku (English: ''Baltic Rhapsody'') is a Polish melodrama film from 1935 directed by Leonard Buczkowski. It is the story about two friends, Adam and Zygmunt, serving in the floatplanes escadrille of the Polish Navy. It is notable f ...
'' (1935)- directed by
Leonard Buczkowski Leonard Buczkowski (5 August 1900 – 19 February 1967) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 23 films between 1928 and 1966. His 1959 film ''The Eagle'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. Selec ...
, Jakub Orlowski and Aleksander Pekalski *''
Wacuś ''Wacuś'' 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 *Włady ...
'' (1935)- directed by Michał Waszyński


1936

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30 karatów szczęścia ''30 karatów szczęścia'' (30 Carats of Happiness) is a 1936 Polish comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński. The movie is written by Jan Fethke and Napoleon Sądek. Music created Henryk Wars. Cast *Adolf Dymsza as Dodek *Jadwiga Andrzejew ...
'' (1936) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Ada! To nie wypada!'' (1936) – directed by
Konrad Tom Konrad Tom (9 April 1887 – 9 August 1957), 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 ...
*'' Amerykańska awantura'' (1936) – directed by
Ryszard Ordynski Ryszard () is the Polish equivalent of "Richard", and may refer to: *Ryszard Andrzejewski (born 1976), Polish rap musician, songwriter and producer *Ryszard Bakst (1926–1999), Polish and British pianist and piano teacher of Jewish/Polish/Russian ...
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Bohaterowie Sybiru ''Bohaterowie Sybiru'' ("Heroes of Siberia") is a 1936 Polish black and white drama film directed by Michał Waszyński. It was preserved until modern times.Michał Waszyński *''
Bolek i Lolek ''Bolek and Lolek'' are two Polish cartoon characters from the children's animated comedy television series by the same name. They were created by Władysław Nehrebecki the author, scriptwriter and main director and partially designed by Wła ...
'' (1936) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Dodek na froncie'' (1936) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Droga młodych'' (1936) (in
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Aleksander Ford Aleksander Ford (born Mosze Lifszyc; 24 November 1908 in Kiev, Russian Empire – 4 April 1980 in Naples, Florida, United States, U.S.) was a Polish film director; and head of the Polish People's Army of Poland, People's Army Film Crew in the Sov ...
*'' Dwa dni w raju'' (1936) – directed by
Leon Trystan Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again fr ...
*'' Fredek uszczesliwia swiat'' (1936) – directed by
Zbigniew Ziembinski Zbigniew () is a Polish masculine given name, originally Zbygniew . This West Slavic name is derived from the Polish elements ''Zby-'' (from ''zbyć, zbyć się, or pozbyć się'', meaning "to dispel", "to get rid of") and ''gniew'', meaning "ange ...
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Jadzia Jadwiga (; diminutives: ''Jadzia'' , ''Iga'') is a Polish feminine given name. It originated from the old German feminine given name '' Hedwig'' (variants of which include ''Hedwiga''), which is compounded from ''hadu'', "battle", and ''wig'', "fig ...
'' (1936) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *'' Miłość wszystko zwycięża'' (1936) *''
Pan Twardowski Sir Twardowski (Polish: ''Pan Twardowski'', ), also known as Master Twardowski (Polish: ''Mistrz Twardowski''), in Polish folklore and literature, is a sorcerer who made a deal with the Devil. Pan Twardowski sold his soul in exchange for special ...
'' (1936) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Papa sie żeni'' (1936) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Róża'' (1936) – directed by
Joseph Lejtes Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
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Straszny dwór ''The Haunted Manor'' ( pl, Straszny dwór) is an opera in four acts composed by Polish composer Stanisław Moniuszko in 1861–1864. The libretto was written by . Despite being a romance and a comedy, it has strong Polish patriotic undertones ...
'' (1936) – directed by
Leonard Buczkowski Leonard Buczkowski (5 August 1900 – 19 February 1967) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 23 films between 1928 and 1966. His 1959 film ''The Eagle'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. Selec ...
*'' Tajemnica panny Brinx'' (1936) – directed by Bazyli Sikiewicz *'' Trędowata'' (1936) – directed by Juliusz Gardan *'' Wacek na froncie'' (1936) – directed by
Leonard Buczkowski Leonard Buczkowski (5 August 1900 – 19 February 1967) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 23 films between 1928 and 1966. His 1959 film ''The Eagle'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. Selec ...
*'' Wierna rzeka'' (1936) – directed by
Leonard Buczkowski Leonard Buczkowski (5 August 1900 – 19 February 1967) was a Polish film director and screenwriter. He directed 23 films between 1928 and 1966. His 1959 film ''The Eagle'' was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival. Selec ...
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Barbara Radziwiłłówna Barbara may refer to: People * Barbara (given name) * Barbara (painter) (1915–2002), pseudonym of Olga Biglieri, Italian futurist painter * Barbara (singer) (1930–1997), French singer * Barbara Popović (born 2000), also known mononymously as ...
'' (1936) – directed by
Joseph Lejtes Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
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Będzie lepiej ''Będzie lepiej'' (English: ''It will get better'') is a 1936 Polish musical comedy directed by Michał Waszyński. It features characters Szczepko and Tońko (played by Kazimierz Wajda and Henryk Vogelfänger, respectively), who were known f ...
'' (1936) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Yidl Mitn Fidl'' (1936) – directed by Joseph Green and
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...


1937

*'' Dorożkarz nr. 13'' (1937) – directed by Marian Czauski *'' Dyplomatyczna żona'' (1937) – directed by Carl Boese and Mieczysław Krawicz *'' Dziewczęta z Nowolipek'' (1937) – directed by
Joseph Lejtes Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
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Halka ''Halka'' is an opera by Polish composer Stanisław Moniuszko to a libretto written by Włodzimierz Wolski, a young Warsaw poet with radical social views. It is part of the canon of Polish national operas. Performance history The first perf ...
'' (1937) – directed by Juliusz Gardan *'' Królowa przedmiescia'' (1937) – directed by Eugeniusz Bodo *'' Ksiazatko'' (1937) – directed by Stanislaw Szebego and
Konrad Tom Konrad Tom (9 April 1887 – 9 August 1957), 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 ...
*'' Niedorajda'' (1937) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *'' O czym marza kobiety'' (1937) – directed by Alexander Marten *'' Ordynat Michorowski'' (1937) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Pan redaktor szaleje'' (1937) – directed by
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...
*'' Pani minister tanczy'' (1937) – directed by Juliusz Gardan *''
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'' (1937) – directed by
Hanka Ordonówna Hanka Ordonówna or Ordonka (born Maria Anna Pietruszyńska; 4 August 1902 in Warsaw – 8 September 1950 in Beirut) was a Polish singer, dancer and actress. She began her career at the age of 16 in a Warsaw cabaret named Sfinks and then the thea ...
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Konrad Tom Konrad Tom (9 April 1887 – 9 August 1957), 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 ...
*'' Płomienne serca'' (1937) – directed by Romuald Gantkowski *'' Skłamałam'' (1937) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *'' Sztandar Wolnosci'' (1937) *'' Tkies Khaf'' (1937) (in
Yiddish Yiddish (, or , ''yidish'' or ''idish'', , ; , ''Yidish-Taytsh'', ) is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It originated during the 9th century in Central Europe, providing the nascent Ashkenazi community with a ver ...
) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Trójka hultajska'' (1937) – directed by
Henryk Szaro Henryk Szaro (1900 – 1942) was a Polish screenwriter and film director. He was born Henoch Szapiro, of Jewish background. He became a leading Polish director of the late 1920 and 1930s. Szaro was killed in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942 during the ...
*'' Ty co w ostrej swiecisz bramie'' (1937) – directed by
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...
*'' Ulica Edisony'' (1937) – directed by Wanda Jakubowska *'' Weseli biedacy'' (1937) (in
Yiddish Yiddish (, or , ''yidish'' or ''idish'', , ; , ''Yidish-Taytsh'', ) is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It originated during the 9th century in Central Europe, providing the nascent Ashkenazi community with a ver ...
) – directed by Leon Jeannot *'' Znachor'' (1937) – directed by Michał Waszyński *''
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'' (1937) (in
Yiddish Yiddish (, or , ''yidish'' or ''idish'', , ; , ''Yidish-Taytsh'', ) is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It originated during the 9th century in Central Europe, providing the nascent Ashkenazi community with a ver ...
) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' The Jester'' (1937) (in
Yiddish Yiddish (, or , ''yidish'' or ''idish'', , ; , ''Yidish-Taytsh'', ) is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It originated during the 9th century in Central Europe, providing the nascent Ashkenazi community with a ver ...
) – directed by Joseph Green and
Jan Nowina-Przybylski Jan, JaN or JAN may refer to: Acronyms * Jackson, Mississippi (Amtrak station), US, Amtrak station code JAN * Jackson-Evers International Airport, Mississippi, US, IATA code * Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN), a Syrian militant group * Japanese Article Numb ...


1938

*'' Krwawa rosa'' (1938) *'' Moi rodzice rozwodza sie'' (1938) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *''
Ostatnia brygada ''Ostatnia brygada'' (alternative title: ''Prawo do szczęścia'') is a 1938 Polish film directed by Michał Waszyński. The film's art direction is by Jacek Rotmil. Cast * Zbigniew Sawan ... Andrzej Dowmunt * Maria Gorczyńska ... Lena ...
'' (1938) – directed by Michał Waszyński *''
Pawel i Gawel Pavel (Bulgarian, Russian, Serbian and Macedonian: Павел, Czech, Slovene, Romanian: Pavel, Polish: Paweł, Ukrainian: Павло, Pavlo) is a male given name. It is a Slavic cognate of the name Paul (derived from the Greek Pavlos). Pa ...
'' (1938) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *''
Profesor Wilczur ''Profesor Wilczur'' is a 1938 Polish romantic drama film directed by Michał Waszyński, a sequel to ''Znachor'' (1937). It is based on the novel by Tadeusz Dołęga-Mostowicz. Cast *Kazimierz Junosza-Stępowski ... Prof. Rafal Wilczur *Jace ...
'' (1938) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Robert and Bertram'' (1938) – directed by Mieczysław Krawicz *'' Serce matki'' (1938) – directed by Michał Waszyński *'' Strachy'' (1938) – directed by Eugeniusz Cekalski and Karol Szolowski *'' Sygnały (film)'' (1938) – directed by
Joseph Lejtes Joseph is a common male given name, derived from the Hebrew Yosef (יוֹסֵף). "Joseph" is used, along with "Josef", mostly in English, French and partially German languages. This spelling is also found as a variant in the languages of the mo ...
*'' Szczęśliwa 13-ka'' (1938) – directed by Marian Czauski *''
Ułan księcia Józefa Uhlans (; ; ; ; ) were a type of light cavalry, primarily armed with a lance. While first appearing in the cavalry of Lithuania and then Poland, Uhlans were quickly adopted by the mounted forces of other countries, including France, Russia, Pr ...
'' (1938) – directed by
Konrad Tom Konrad Tom (9 April 1887 – 9 August 1957), 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 ...
*'' Wrzos'' (1938) – directed by Juliusz Gardan *''
Piętro wyżej ''Neighbors'' ( pl, Piętro wyżej) is a 1937 Polish musical romantic comedy film directed by Leon Trystan, and starring Eugeniusz Bodo, Józef Orwid and Helena Grossówna. Its plot follows two neighbors who, although unrelated, happen to have ...
'' (1938) – directed by
Leon Trystan Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Province of León, Spain * Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again fr ...
*'' Zapomniana melodia'' (1938) – directed by
Jan Fethke Jan Fethke (26 February 1903 – 16 December 1980) was a German-Polish film director and, under the pen name Jean Forge, a successful author. He also was a famous proponent of the language Esperanto. Life Born in Oppeln, Silesia, Jan Fethke ...
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Konrad Tom Konrad Tom (9 April 1887 – 9 August 1957), 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 ...


Polish films released during the war

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