Zew morza (1927) - full transcript
The Call of the Sea, directed by Henryka Szaro
in 1927, was not well known by the general public.
After the war only 2 copies were saved, both
in very poor condition.
One, a black and white copy with russian itertitles
measuring 1040 meters in length
was acquired in 1958 by the
Russian film archive Gosfilmofond.
The other copy, which has original Polish
intertitles and is 1660 meters in length,
was purchased by a private collector from Lodz in 1978
This restoration combines
both copies for the final result.
As part of the "preservation and digitization
of pre-war feature films" project
for the National Film Archive in Warsaw, both
copies were subjected to restoration and scanning
Then the material was digitally reconstructed:
the image stabilised,
the most obvious damage cleaned up,
dirt and distortion removed and
colour correction applied.
Fragments preserved only in black and white
were left in their original black an white.
Intertitles only in Russian
were translated into polish
and marked with the logo
of the National Film Archive
Missing credits were reconstructed based
on the original movie program.
As the original film was not
retained in its entirety
it was not possible to restore the film
to its original frame rate.
The film has been
adapted using current methods
in an attempt to recreate the look
of the original 16 frames per second.
The new length of the fim is 2218 metres.
Unfortunately, the movie is still not complete.
This work was undertaken as part of the
Project for the Conservation and Digitization
of Pre-War Feature Films in the
National Film Gallery in Warsaw.
The project was co-financed by the European
Regional Development Fund
under the XI priority "Culture and Cultural
Heritage" Infrastructure and Environment Program.
THE CALL OF THE SEA
Screenplay by Stefan Kiedrzynski
Directed and produced by
Henryk Szaro
Cinematography: Seweryn Steinwurzel
Based on the book by Tadeusz Konczyk
Set design:
Jozef Galweski
Director's Assistants:
Juliusz Gardan, Bernardo Bernardi
Camera assistant:
F. Matuszelanski
Actors:
And as the children:
Kryia Dlugolecka and Tadzio Fijewski
And with the help of: Naval officers and
soldiers of polish navy and the marine air force.
Falanga Laboratory
Produced by Leo-Film, Warsaw, New World #39
"The Call of the Sea"
A novel for young people.
Stach loved reading maritime stories.
At the castle, the princess
longed for her beloved.
Prepare his chambers.
The king is returning!
Hello my Queen. I bring you gifts from
our journey afar
Here is an enchanted ring
which will bring you eternal youth.
He dreamed of traveling to faraway seas,
exotic lands, having wild and fantastic adventures.
Stach's parents leased an old mill
on the Ostojski's land.
Haneczka, the Ostojski's daughter, preferred
eating sweet fruits
than listening to the bitter remarks of the
stern English woman, Miss Phillips.
Stach's work on his ship was complete.
So you really want to run away to sea?
You don't want to play with me anymore?
A captain of a ship has no time for fun.
Tonight I'm running away to the sea!
Won't you tell me what
happened to the princess?
That same night...
The trade ship "Jola" returns
from a long cruise.
After many years Stach had become
the captain's right hand man.
Watchkeeping was
Stach's favourite role.
The helmsman, Karlsen, knew Stach from when
he was a boy on the ship
and as an experienced
old sailor, often gave him advice.
Dinner time.
It's easier to climb the highest mast
than to write a letter to your beloved.
Stach was well liked. Only the boatswain
Rudolf Minke, a brutish adventurer, hated him.
Scrub the deck! Now!
Calm down, boatswain!
At the port.
Van Loos, the ships owner had
two weakenesses: Money...
and his daughter Jole.
Don't talk back, Loretto!
Father, go to the harbour.
It's arriving soon.
The Ship?
Yes...with him...
The man she was not expecting.
Please give me your hand in marriage!
I love you!
A ship hand!
A ship hand!
Ship hand!
That cursed dandy, again! He mocks me
in front of everyone... Humiliates me.
If he takes my lady away from me
I WILL KILL HIM!
You know you like me, baby!
You must be mine!
Get out of here, you rogue!
Get out of my sight!
This isn't over between me and you!
Stach worked day and night on his invention.
I'm jealous of your projects.
My invention will be a breakthrough
in how we build ships!
You said you needed a holiday?
I agree.
It's my decision that from today onwards,
you are no longer employed by me.
I would like you to be my partner...
and my son-in-law!
Meanwhile, Stach's family.
Stach's father, the mill's tenant.
My dearest parents. I will visit
you soon...
I'm engaged to my employer's daughter...
A few days later.
In the Ostojski's house.
Karol, happily hoping for Hanka's hand
in marriage, busies himself at the manor.
Love will not let him sleep.
Schedule for July the 12th - Exercise.
Feed the fish. Horse riding with Hanka.
The neighbourhood's cordless telegraph.
Supposedly, my lady, the miller's son has
returned!
1 0-30... Horse riding with Hanka.
It would please me to show you our
beautiful old mill.
It is said your son has returned?
Don't you recognise our young lady?
So you have stumbled back to our
family village?
How do you like our mill?
Not nearly as much as I like its lovely owner
There are times when it is hard
to write letters.
Dear Jola!
I will go to pay the rent.
I'll come with you, father!
So... you really did become a sailor?
Today was not Karol's day.
I wonder if you could tell me where
I can find Hanka?
So now you will marry the Captain's daughter and...
I guess that's the end of this romantic story?
I'm indebted to Captain van Loos.
He looked after me, like his own son.
Your heart beats under your scarf,
plum, plum, plum, plum.
Hanka is my only love,
plum, plum, plum, plum.
After waiting a long time, Jola finally
receives a letter from Stach.
I'm sorry I haven't returned.
I have to stay for longer than I thought.
Some important matters have come up.
"Important matters"...
Hanka's birthday celebrations
at the manor.
Despite many set-backs, Karol
still longed to win his marriage.
Stach was invited to the party too.
I need to tell you something very important.
You look like a dream.
I need to tell you something very important.
You look like a dream.
An uninvited guest...
You look like a dream
A shooting star. What wish did you make?
I wished for a happiness of the sort a
man finds only once in a lifetime.
My father wants me to marry Karol.
He's very rich and we...
That can't happen! I will go to your
father immediately and propose our marriage.
No, no... I'll talk to my father alone.
They say sailors can read the stars.
Do you know what Virgo says right now?
Right now it's easier to see Aries.
Do not throw dust in my eyes...
I'm giving you money only because
of the arrangement to marry your daughter,
and I will not wait any longer!
You'll get what you paid for. I promise.
Please tell Mr. Skarski that I accept the
marriage proposal.
Don't worry, father...
Mother will not find out about this.
We must buy our servants new clothes!
Franciszek has a patch on his elbow!
I almost blushed red from shame!
Karol asked me for my hand.
I accepted.
I might not yet be married to Hanka...
She's better off for it!
Karol, can you please bring me my fan.
Whatever happens...
I only love you...
It is my honor to announce the engagement
of my daughter to Mr. Karol Skarski.
After the guests left...
Stach wanders desparingly through
the garden.
Hanka, why did you only pretend
to love me?
Don't overwhelm me. I'm so unhappy!
So this gold-mine got the better of me!
Tell me, Hanka... Are you happy?
Yes, mom. Very happy.
Mother... I have to go...
The sea calls for me. It is more faithful
than any woman.
Go, my son... God will lead you!
Steal his plans and nothing will stop you!
Minke did not scoff at stealing the plans.
More than just being good business,
it was a chance to get revenge on Stach.
Torpedo shooting.
I can't forget about her.
Stach did not know that he was not forgotten
either, memories by the pond like ghosts.
Meanwhile, there were significant changes around
the manor. Ostojski's finances had improved.
The marriage to Karol had not happened and
Hanka searched the seas, longing to find Stach.
You saw the van Loos ship in Gdansk port?
Stach went to Gdansk to turn down
van Loos' offer.
I now serve in the Polish Navy.
Jola, I will always love you like a brother.
I understand... You love someone else.
I came for my plans.
Karlsen, the helmsman, is dying.
He wants to see you.
Please keep in contact...
He took the plans with him?!
You must get them! I'm waiting for them!
Karlsen was in great health.
You sit at home, old man, while
we're in the port looking for you...
Hanka's research had lead her to the
house of van Loos.
Is this where I will find Mr. Stanislaw?
He's currently serving the Polish Navy
in Gdynia.
And with whom do I have the pleasure
of speaking to?
I'm... I'm his fiance.
Karlsen?!
I was told that you are dying!?
Stach was here to take his plans for
his invention. A man called him to see you.
PLANS?!...
I have a bad feeling!
You stole from me! I pray he will
be taken from you too!
Let's finish this now!
HURRY! HIT THE GAS!
Waiting impatiently on the boat.
TO GDYNIA! HURRY!
A witness to Stach's kidnapping.
The steamboat's waiting. We must
board it as soon as possible!
Hanka decides to alert the
Polish authorities in Gdynia.
The commander in chief of the Navy.
A hydroplane is ordered
to find the boat.
The fleet signals from
the command station.
Prepare the torpedo ship 'Kujawiak'
to go out to sea!
Report: Ship ready.
Alarm to lift the anchor.
We need to get to the steamboat quickly!
Shh.... It's me, the watchman!
This is the position of the
wanted boat
FULL STEAM AHEAD!
They're chasing us, boys!
They can't find the officer here!
Put him in a sack and throw him into the water!
We agreed to smuggle him,
not to murder him!
Crossing the navy is serious.
It's not a joke!
Raise the sails! Quickly!
Bow cannon - fire a warning shot!
FIRE!
Stop immediately!
Drop your sails!
We have to surrender or they will rupture
our ship and we'll be mayonaise for the fish!
Target the fishing boat!
When the mysterious sack sank in the sea,
Hanka knew that they were too late.
Drop your sails!
We surrender!
Stop shooting!
Prepare the boat!
He obediently reports that these men
wanted to kill the lieutenant, but I...
... and then they threw the villainous
Minke to the bottom of the sea!
It's all still here in the briefcase,
Lieutenant!
Thank you, captain!
If it weren't for you gentlemen...
We aren't the only ones to thank,
but also...
Hanka, you're here?
You were brought here by the call of the sea,
and me... the call of my heart.
THE END
in 1927, was not well known by the general public.
After the war only 2 copies were saved, both
in very poor condition.
One, a black and white copy with russian itertitles
measuring 1040 meters in length
was acquired in 1958 by the
Russian film archive Gosfilmofond.
The other copy, which has original Polish
intertitles and is 1660 meters in length,
was purchased by a private collector from Lodz in 1978
This restoration combines
both copies for the final result.
As part of the "preservation and digitization
of pre-war feature films" project
for the National Film Archive in Warsaw, both
copies were subjected to restoration and scanning
Then the material was digitally reconstructed:
the image stabilised,
the most obvious damage cleaned up,
dirt and distortion removed and
colour correction applied.
Fragments preserved only in black and white
were left in their original black an white.
Intertitles only in Russian
were translated into polish
and marked with the logo
of the National Film Archive
Missing credits were reconstructed based
on the original movie program.
As the original film was not
retained in its entirety
it was not possible to restore the film
to its original frame rate.
The film has been
adapted using current methods
in an attempt to recreate the look
of the original 16 frames per second.
The new length of the fim is 2218 metres.
Unfortunately, the movie is still not complete.
This work was undertaken as part of the
Project for the Conservation and Digitization
of Pre-War Feature Films in the
National Film Gallery in Warsaw.
The project was co-financed by the European
Regional Development Fund
under the XI priority "Culture and Cultural
Heritage" Infrastructure and Environment Program.
THE CALL OF THE SEA
Screenplay by Stefan Kiedrzynski
Directed and produced by
Henryk Szaro
Cinematography: Seweryn Steinwurzel
Based on the book by Tadeusz Konczyk
Set design:
Jozef Galweski
Director's Assistants:
Juliusz Gardan, Bernardo Bernardi
Camera assistant:
F. Matuszelanski
Actors:
And as the children:
Kryia Dlugolecka and Tadzio Fijewski
And with the help of: Naval officers and
soldiers of polish navy and the marine air force.
Falanga Laboratory
Produced by Leo-Film, Warsaw, New World #39
"The Call of the Sea"
A novel for young people.
Stach loved reading maritime stories.
At the castle, the princess
longed for her beloved.
Prepare his chambers.
The king is returning!
Hello my Queen. I bring you gifts from
our journey afar
Here is an enchanted ring
which will bring you eternal youth.
He dreamed of traveling to faraway seas,
exotic lands, having wild and fantastic adventures.
Stach's parents leased an old mill
on the Ostojski's land.
Haneczka, the Ostojski's daughter, preferred
eating sweet fruits
than listening to the bitter remarks of the
stern English woman, Miss Phillips.
Stach's work on his ship was complete.
So you really want to run away to sea?
You don't want to play with me anymore?
A captain of a ship has no time for fun.
Tonight I'm running away to the sea!
Won't you tell me what
happened to the princess?
That same night...
The trade ship "Jola" returns
from a long cruise.
After many years Stach had become
the captain's right hand man.
Watchkeeping was
Stach's favourite role.
The helmsman, Karlsen, knew Stach from when
he was a boy on the ship
and as an experienced
old sailor, often gave him advice.
Dinner time.
It's easier to climb the highest mast
than to write a letter to your beloved.
Stach was well liked. Only the boatswain
Rudolf Minke, a brutish adventurer, hated him.
Scrub the deck! Now!
Calm down, boatswain!
At the port.
Van Loos, the ships owner had
two weakenesses: Money...
and his daughter Jole.
Don't talk back, Loretto!
Father, go to the harbour.
It's arriving soon.
The Ship?
Yes...with him...
The man she was not expecting.
Please give me your hand in marriage!
I love you!
A ship hand!
A ship hand!
Ship hand!
That cursed dandy, again! He mocks me
in front of everyone... Humiliates me.
If he takes my lady away from me
I WILL KILL HIM!
You know you like me, baby!
You must be mine!
Get out of here, you rogue!
Get out of my sight!
This isn't over between me and you!
Stach worked day and night on his invention.
I'm jealous of your projects.
My invention will be a breakthrough
in how we build ships!
You said you needed a holiday?
I agree.
It's my decision that from today onwards,
you are no longer employed by me.
I would like you to be my partner...
and my son-in-law!
Meanwhile, Stach's family.
Stach's father, the mill's tenant.
My dearest parents. I will visit
you soon...
I'm engaged to my employer's daughter...
A few days later.
In the Ostojski's house.
Karol, happily hoping for Hanka's hand
in marriage, busies himself at the manor.
Love will not let him sleep.
Schedule for July the 12th - Exercise.
Feed the fish. Horse riding with Hanka.
The neighbourhood's cordless telegraph.
Supposedly, my lady, the miller's son has
returned!
1 0-30... Horse riding with Hanka.
It would please me to show you our
beautiful old mill.
It is said your son has returned?
Don't you recognise our young lady?
So you have stumbled back to our
family village?
How do you like our mill?
Not nearly as much as I like its lovely owner
There are times when it is hard
to write letters.
Dear Jola!
I will go to pay the rent.
I'll come with you, father!
So... you really did become a sailor?
Today was not Karol's day.
I wonder if you could tell me where
I can find Hanka?
So now you will marry the Captain's daughter and...
I guess that's the end of this romantic story?
I'm indebted to Captain van Loos.
He looked after me, like his own son.
Your heart beats under your scarf,
plum, plum, plum, plum.
Hanka is my only love,
plum, plum, plum, plum.
After waiting a long time, Jola finally
receives a letter from Stach.
I'm sorry I haven't returned.
I have to stay for longer than I thought.
Some important matters have come up.
"Important matters"...
Hanka's birthday celebrations
at the manor.
Despite many set-backs, Karol
still longed to win his marriage.
Stach was invited to the party too.
I need to tell you something very important.
You look like a dream.
I need to tell you something very important.
You look like a dream.
An uninvited guest...
You look like a dream
A shooting star. What wish did you make?
I wished for a happiness of the sort a
man finds only once in a lifetime.
My father wants me to marry Karol.
He's very rich and we...
That can't happen! I will go to your
father immediately and propose our marriage.
No, no... I'll talk to my father alone.
They say sailors can read the stars.
Do you know what Virgo says right now?
Right now it's easier to see Aries.
Do not throw dust in my eyes...
I'm giving you money only because
of the arrangement to marry your daughter,
and I will not wait any longer!
You'll get what you paid for. I promise.
Please tell Mr. Skarski that I accept the
marriage proposal.
Don't worry, father...
Mother will not find out about this.
We must buy our servants new clothes!
Franciszek has a patch on his elbow!
I almost blushed red from shame!
Karol asked me for my hand.
I accepted.
I might not yet be married to Hanka...
She's better off for it!
Karol, can you please bring me my fan.
Whatever happens...
I only love you...
It is my honor to announce the engagement
of my daughter to Mr. Karol Skarski.
After the guests left...
Stach wanders desparingly through
the garden.
Hanka, why did you only pretend
to love me?
Don't overwhelm me. I'm so unhappy!
So this gold-mine got the better of me!
Tell me, Hanka... Are you happy?
Yes, mom. Very happy.
Mother... I have to go...
The sea calls for me. It is more faithful
than any woman.
Go, my son... God will lead you!
Steal his plans and nothing will stop you!
Minke did not scoff at stealing the plans.
More than just being good business,
it was a chance to get revenge on Stach.
Torpedo shooting.
I can't forget about her.
Stach did not know that he was not forgotten
either, memories by the pond like ghosts.
Meanwhile, there were significant changes around
the manor. Ostojski's finances had improved.
The marriage to Karol had not happened and
Hanka searched the seas, longing to find Stach.
You saw the van Loos ship in Gdansk port?
Stach went to Gdansk to turn down
van Loos' offer.
I now serve in the Polish Navy.
Jola, I will always love you like a brother.
I understand... You love someone else.
I came for my plans.
Karlsen, the helmsman, is dying.
He wants to see you.
Please keep in contact...
He took the plans with him?!
You must get them! I'm waiting for them!
Karlsen was in great health.
You sit at home, old man, while
we're in the port looking for you...
Hanka's research had lead her to the
house of van Loos.
Is this where I will find Mr. Stanislaw?
He's currently serving the Polish Navy
in Gdynia.
And with whom do I have the pleasure
of speaking to?
I'm... I'm his fiance.
Karlsen?!
I was told that you are dying!?
Stach was here to take his plans for
his invention. A man called him to see you.
PLANS?!...
I have a bad feeling!
You stole from me! I pray he will
be taken from you too!
Let's finish this now!
HURRY! HIT THE GAS!
Waiting impatiently on the boat.
TO GDYNIA! HURRY!
A witness to Stach's kidnapping.
The steamboat's waiting. We must
board it as soon as possible!
Hanka decides to alert the
Polish authorities in Gdynia.
The commander in chief of the Navy.
A hydroplane is ordered
to find the boat.
The fleet signals from
the command station.
Prepare the torpedo ship 'Kujawiak'
to go out to sea!
Report: Ship ready.
Alarm to lift the anchor.
We need to get to the steamboat quickly!
Shh.... It's me, the watchman!
This is the position of the
wanted boat
FULL STEAM AHEAD!
They're chasing us, boys!
They can't find the officer here!
Put him in a sack and throw him into the water!
We agreed to smuggle him,
not to murder him!
Crossing the navy is serious.
It's not a joke!
Raise the sails! Quickly!
Bow cannon - fire a warning shot!
FIRE!
Stop immediately!
Drop your sails!
We have to surrender or they will rupture
our ship and we'll be mayonaise for the fish!
Target the fishing boat!
When the mysterious sack sank in the sea,
Hanka knew that they were too late.
Drop your sails!
We surrender!
Stop shooting!
Prepare the boat!
He obediently reports that these men
wanted to kill the lieutenant, but I...
... and then they threw the villainous
Minke to the bottom of the sea!
It's all still here in the briefcase,
Lieutenant!
Thank you, captain!
If it weren't for you gentlemen...
We aren't the only ones to thank,
but also...
Hanka, you're here?
You were brought here by the call of the sea,
and me... the call of my heart.
THE END