Václav Vydra (29 April 1876 – 7 April 1953), was a

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film and stage actor. He starred in 31 films between 1914 and 1953. Vydra was also a noted stage actor, acting in the Vinohrady Theater and National Theater playing major roles of the characters in plays by

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Karel Čapek Karel Čapek (; 9 January 1890 – 25 December 1938) was a Czech writer, playwright and critic. He has become best known for his science fiction, including his novel '' War with the Newts'' (1936) and play '' R.U.R.'' (''Rossum's Universal ...

and others). From 1945 to 1949, he was director of the National Theater. In 1946 he became the first actor awarded the National Artist title. His grandson, Václav Vydra, born 1956, is also a notable actor.

Selected filmography

* ''

Když struny lkají ''Když struny lkají'' ( en, When the Strings Wailed) is a 1930 Czechoslovak drama film directed by Friedrich Fehér. It is considered the first Czechoslovak film fully made with synchronized sound. Cast * Václav Vydra as Farmer Michovsk ...

'' (1930) * '' Skeleton on Horseback'' (1937) * ''

Lawyer Vera ''Lawyer Vera'' ( cs, Advokátka Věra) is a 1937 Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Martin Frič. Cast * Truda Grosslichtová as JUDr. Vera Donátová * Růžena Šlemrová as Ruzena Donátová * Theodor Pištěk as Jindrich Donát * Oldři ...

'' (1937) * '' The Merry Wives'' (1938) * '' Enchanted'' (1942)

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