Eman Fiala
Acting
Biography
Vlivem rodinné tradice se věnoval studiu hudby (kompozice a dirigování). Hrál již v němých filmech, později skládal také filmovou hudbu, psal filmové náměty a hrál hlavně větší i menší komické role. Bratr komika Ference Futuristy a hudebního skladatele Jiřího Julia F. Pocházel z umělecké rodiny: otec KAREL FIALA (1871-1931) a bratr FERENC FUTURISTA (1891-1947, vlastním jménem František Fiala) byli herci, bratranec JIŘÍ JULIUS FIALA (1892-1974) hudební skladatel. Sám se v mládí věnoval spíše vážné hudbě. Jako kapelník začal spolupracovat s kabarety Rokoko a Červená sedma a postupně se dostal k herectví. Poprvé se objevil ve filmu UČITEL ORIENTÁLNÍCH JAZYKŮ (1818). Za celý život vytvořil téměř dvě stovky rolí v němých a zvukových filmech, k řadě hraných filmů složil hudbu a písně. Často hrál hudebníky, skladatele, dirigenty a učitele hudby. Z větších postav je třeba uvést Emana Habáska z MUŽŮ V OFSAJDU (1931), Lojzíka Chrastila z BATALIONU (němý 1927, zvukový 1937) nebo Bianchiniho v PYTLÁKOVĚ SCHOVANCE (1949).
Born: April 15, 1899
Place of Birth: Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic)
Known For
Šlechetný cowboy Sandy
In a small Texas town where cowboys lived their usual lives, local villain Bill Crooked Mouth and his cronies played cards in the saloon and the bandits raided the town, there lived rancher Andrews and his daughter Daisy. One day, rancher Andrews succumbed to his evil passion and lost not only the girl's dowry, but also the entire ranch, to Bill and his villains at cards. But at that moment, rescue appeared in the form of the noble cowboy Sandy, who fell in love with the girl and rushed to her aid. Unfortunately, the father also lost his daughter in poker. Sandy saved him from suicide - he won everything back. Then a melee broke out, during which the guests whitewashed the entire saloon and chased out the villains, led by Bill Crooked Mouth. Daisy asked how Sandy had acquired the money he had invested in the game - he had won it in the Sportka lottery. And so their happiness was no longer hindered...
A 105 p.c. Alibi
On an early Sunday evening, people of the small town are reading lottery results that are hung on a board. Young man Karel Antos is annoyed that his lottery-ticket missed the main prize, a car, by only one number. Karel is going to the pub to drink away his bad luck with his friend Jirka Broz. The old accountant auditor Zelinka drops a wallet. Karel picks it up and before he gives it back he notices the winning lottery-ticket in it. Both young men accompany the old drunk man. Karel steals the ticket and exchanges it with his own. Next day, Zelinka is found dead. Investigators, Captain Tuma and the Lieutenant Líbal, soon discover that this is a murder case covered up as an accident.
The Respectable Ladies of Pardubice
The bickering of envious mistresses, the criminal intentions of fraudsters and the love of two young people are at the center of events, in the middle of which unfolds the fate of the city executioner Jiří, who longs to break free from his destiny and become a proper burgher. He is not heard, but he manages to expose the iniquities and their culprits, reunites a hard-pressed couple in love and his undeniable merits for the city and eventually bring him luck.
The Blue Star Hotel
It all begins when Zuzanka, the new young owner, arrives at the dilapidated Blue Star Hotel. Determined to put the declining inheritance back on its feet, she starts chasing three young men, including the composer Jirka, who, dressed in a waiter's tailcoat, is to work off his debt to the new owner. Like his two friends, Jirka succumbs to the charms of his new boss and, with some confidence, hopes that he is the one who has the best chance of becoming her chosen one. At that moment, however, a guest arrives, intent on carrying out the family tradition and throwing an engagement party at the Blue Star Hotel, regardless of his condition. This, however, is not to the liking of his wilful fiancée. Fortunately, there is the sympathetic Zuzanka, who charms the unusual guest so much that he resolutely breaks off his engagement to the rich girl and prefers to marry the cute hotelier.
Playing with the Devil
Two marriageable girls, Princess Disperanda and her maid Káča, sign a betrothal with their own blood in exchange for fairy-tale grooms. Although both devilish betrothals accidentally fall into the hands of the brave retired soldier Martin Kabát, the cunning devil Solfernus takes possession of them through cunning, and Martin has no choice but to go to the burning hell.
Father Vojtech
Father Vojtech (Czech: Páter Vojtěch) is a 1929 silent Czech romance film directed by Martin Frič.
Dům na předměstí
The owner of a suburban house, Anna Faktorová, makes life miserable for the tenants. There is strict order in the house and the only one who gets along well with Mrs. Faktorová is the parasite and thief Gustav, who informs on the others. An old bachelor named Zajíček, a pawnshop clerk, moves into the attic. After a while, he finds a liking for his neighbor, music teacher Věra Hronová. Grocer Mejstřík is worried about the fate of his shop on the ground floor. Spiritualist Šoltys is forced to pay increased rent when he is caught at a seance, and on top of that, a clock goes missing from his apartment. A dealer later comes to the pawnshop with them. Zajíček recognizes the clock and it turns out that Gustav stole the clock. Zajíček, who has become close to Věra, is jealous when he sees her talking to an older, rich man...
Moon Over the River
A look back at old classmates at a high school reunion, discovering how life has fruitlessly slipped through their fingers. And they don't even have a chance to break free from the small-town grip.
Once Upon a Time, There Was a King...
A selfish self-centered widowed ruler, barely tolerated by his subjects and called appropriately enough, 'King Myself, First' asks his three daughters to name the measure of their love for him. When one of them says, "more than salt", he banishes her from the kingdom. Not understanding what she meant the King assumes love can only be measured by precious metals or one's own talent, the 'correct' answers from his other two daughters. The arrogance of the King leads him to gather all the salt in the kingdom and destroy it. Of course, this backfires as he slowly learns the universal value of the substance, and of course, the essence of his daughter's reply. With the help of the wise and magical old 'herb woman', the King also learns what it means to be a true and wise ruler.
The Heroic Captain Korkoran
The captain of the Prague shipping company, Adam Korkorán, lives his dreams of commanding ocean liners, even though in reality he only sails a small steamer on the Vltava River. The company's management still has problems with him, so when Korkorán refuses to retire, they at least send him to a spa. However, at the train station in Poděbrady, a servant from the most expensive spa hotel accidentally takes away his suitcase with the luggage of a rich lady. As a result, Korkorán is mistaken for a corvette captain and a rich man. Dazzled by the luxury, Korkorán befriends a retired admiral and begins to play a game with the spa guests and himself. He is even declared the most popular guest of the season. When he runs out of money, he writes to his housekeeper to send him all his savings. The horrified woman decides to go to Korkorán, and the truth comes out...
Filmography
as obecní policajt
as Camper Štrouhal
as Antonín Musil
as František Milec
as školník Fiala
as Heršl
as vrátný kojeneckého ústavu
as strýc Vonásek
as drunk Rezler
as Kabrhel
as vrátný
as havíř klarinetista
as ferryman Franta
as (segment "Glorie")
as cottager Havlasa
as Kilián
as kuchař Jurajda
as Jeníček
as Angry man
as vězeň
as komorník
as Mustafa
as Šumař
as Bedřich Březina, hráč na flétnu
as obecní strázník Trunecek
as Janez Šubić
as Koula
as Spáčil
as Ridící
as Leonardo Bianchini
as Malík
as Bálek
as Antonín
as Eman
as Jan Kyšnar
as (voice)
as zloděj
as tkadlec
as listonoš
as rybář
as číšník v restauraci
as Eman Voborník
as mládek
as ladič pian
as Antonín Bouška
as Artur
as vetešník
as Chomelka
as Václav
as Franc Vomáčený
as loupežník
as Silaba
as Michal
as Viktor
as Self – Music Composer
as Bonifác Žalud
as maďarský voják
as Lojzík Chrastil
as Václav Blažek
as Josef Kostka zvaný Saranče
as The Night Watch
as Novák
as Fousek
as Exekutor
as topič Vojta
as příživník Gustav
as Photographer / Songwriter
as Titěra
as praktikant Ferda
as účetní u Zlatníka Vychodil
as Eman, Habáskův syn
as kabaretní zpěvák Gustav Jannings
as Pianist
as Josífek
as Eda
as Sherlock Holmes II
as číšník
as strážník Šebesta