Jan S. Kolár

Jan Stanislav Kolár (1896, Prague – 1973, Prague) was already interested in film while studying law. He started directing in 1917, making a number of documentaries in addition to 13 features for which he wrote the screenplays and generally took a starring role. He soon began working with Karel Lamač and future star Anny Ondra (Anny Ondráková). Despite specializing in adventures and dramas, he co-directed Ondra’s modest debut in the comedy The Lady with the Small… (more)