Theodore Uray Movies
- 1940
Semmelweis was based on the book of the same name by Dr. William Muller. Theodore Uray heads the cast as the legendary Dr. Semmelweis, who in the late 19th century helped to wipe out the dread disease of childbed fever by ordering his interns and assistants to disinfect their hands before tending to their patients. As the first full-fledged Hungarian biopic, the film has more than its share of dramatic flaws, mostly in those scenes based on the screenwriters' collective imagination rather than the cold, hard, facts. There is also a heavy reliance upon Hollywood-style cliches, including the time-honored device of the "establishment" doctors who stubbornly oppose Semmelweiss' "radical" methods. Still, the film score points on its sincerity, not to mention the flawless performance by star Theodore Uray. Semmelweis was directed by 26-year-old Endre Toth, who went on to a successful Hollywood career as Andre de Toth. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Theodore Uray, Artur Somlay, (more)
- 1937
Az Aranyember (The Man of Gold) was based on a novel by Jokal, at one time Hungary's foremost storyteller. Set in the early 19th century, the story revolves around Timar (Ferenc Kiss), a ferryman on a Danish tugboat. Rescuing the daughter (Marisa Kormos) of a Turkish nobleman from a watery grave, Timar is rewarded with the girl's hand in marriage. Now rich beyond his wildest dreams, our hero finds he is unsatisfied; it seems he has never forgotten his true love, flower girl Noemi (Anna Fuzes). Timar is forced to suffer mightily until he is finally permitted a tender reunion with the girl of his dreams. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1936
Paul Javor, touted by publicity flacks as "The Clark Gable of Hungary," is among the stars of Havi 200 Fix (Two Hundred a Month). The story is the usual melange about a young couple who can't get married until the boy gets a job. Accidently, our hero manages to insult a big-time manufacturer who'd been on the verge of hiring the poor sap. Still hoping to land the job, the would-be employee talks his best friend into impersonating him during the interview with the manufacturer. And that's how it goes for the next 85 minutes or so. Havi 200 Fix was released in the U.S. as Polon. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Theodore Uray
- 1936
En Voltam (I Did It) was based on Confession, a play by Rose Meller. Elma Bulla repeats her stage role as a young woman who takes the blame for a theft which she believes was committed by her lover. The ungrateful jerk assumes that she did commit the crime, and further supposes that she did it on behalf of his romantic rival. Throughout the rest of the film, Bulla tries to revoke her confession, only to find that no one will believe her. Only when the genuine culprit is revealed is Bulla cleared and reunited with her sweetheart -- though if ever there was a man unworthy of her devotion, it is surely this one! Devotees of newcomer Elma Bulla were thoroughly satisfied with this screen version of her theatrical triumph. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elma Bulla, Theodore Uray, (more)
- 1936
Az Uj Foldesur (The New Squire) was based on a novel by popular Hungarian author Maurice Jokal, whose many works had previously been largely ignored. After the wars of 1848, a retired Austrian army officer "returns to the soil" as a gentleman farmer in Hungary in the 1850s. The old campaigner is the father of two daughters: One of the girls comes to a sad end thanks to the malfeasances of a handsome spy, but the other has a happier fate when she falls in love with a Hungarian POW. The underlying theme is brotherhood, as the formerly warring Austrians and Hungarians at last find a common ground. Az Uj Foldesur was nearly twice as expensive as the average Hungarian film -- but at $40,000, its budget was a drop in the bucket compared to a typical Hollywood production. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kalman Rozsahegyi, Theodore Uray, (more)
