Karnadi the Frog Contractor (1930)
February 3, 1930Release Date
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is a 1930 Dutch East Indies comedy film directed by G. Kruger. It is considered the first sound film in the country, although the sound quality is poor and some scenes are muted. The plot is based on a famous Sundanese novel. The film is controversial among the natives.
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Release DateFebruary 3, 1930
Original NameKarnadi Anemer Bangkong
StatusReleased
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Karnadi Anemer Bangkong (Karnadi the Frog Contractor; also known as Karnadi Tangkep Bangkong, meaning Karnadi Catches Frogs) is a 1930 comedy from the Dutch East Indies directed by George Krugers. It is considered the country's first talkie, although parts were silent and the sound quality was poor. Based on a popular Sundanese novel, the film was considered controversial by the native audience.