Early Days
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Early Days follows the early life of famous Czech writer Alois Jirásek. Jirásek had already developed his own view of the history of the Czech nation while he was at grammar school in Broumov. When he becomes the supply teach in Litomyšl, he has already written his first book and a number of poems. The local dignitaries await the arrival of the young writer in excited anticipation. Jirásek, however, is sickened by the empty patriotism from the depths of his soul and soon becomes disagreeable to the notables. The district sheriff tries to remove Jirásek from the school and drive him out of town. Unable to do this, the sheriff appoints a pro-Austrian headmaster who attempts to sabotage Jirásek. The students stand behind Jirásek , however, and discontent is not only felt in Litomyšl but throughout Bohemia.
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Cast
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Eduard Cupák
Alois Jirasek
Known for
Witchhammer
Nataša Tanská
Marie
Also in
Krakatit
Grandmother
Vladimír Neff
Karel Škvor
Karel Jelínek
Also in
Tonka of the Gallows
Distant Journey
Jan Kohout
Jaroslav Vojta
Alois' Father
Also in
The Hordubals
The Comedian's Princess
Ferdinand Pečenka
Jaroslav Beránek
Jarmila Kurandová
Alois' Mother
Also in
The Princess with the Golden Star
Granny
Jiří Mareš
František Zajíček
Václav Krška Director · Vladimír Neff Screenplay Jiří Mareš Story
First release February 27, 1953 · Produced in XC · Production Československý Státní Film
Production
Studio uměleckého filmu Praha
Production
Československý Státní Film
Production
XC
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Languages
Original title
Mladá léta
Original language
Czech
Spoken on screen
Czech
Release dates
Czechia · February 27, 1953
XC · February 27, 1953
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Germany
January 22, 1954
Hungary
April 29, 1954
Slovakia
February 27, 1953
XC
December 28, 1954 · Theatrical · ČST
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