Darkest Russia (1917)
Timely! Vital! A tremendous attraction. See the pre-revolution condition in Russia depicted with startling fidelity.
Ilda Barosky, a Jewess whose father was killed by Russian soldiers, is a violin student in love with Alexis Nazimoff, son of the Russian aristocracy. Alexis' father arranges a marriage of convenience between Alexis and Olga Karischeff, the daughter of the ambitious minister of police and attempts to shame Ilda at the betrothal celebration. Defiant, Ilda is whipped before the entire assembly. Alexis rushes in to rescue her and terminates his engagement to Olga. In retaliation, Karischeff sentences both Ilda and Alexis to ten years in Siberia as his last official act. The couple attempt to escape their Siberian captivity, are caught and face a firing squad until Count Nazimoff, who has assumed Karischeff's position as minister of police, arrives with a pardon. The couple return home, and the penitent count finally grants them his blessings.
Cast
- Alice Brady - Ilda Barosky
- John Bowers - Alexis Nazimoff
- Kate Lester - Katherine Karischeff
- Jack Drumier - Count Paul Nazimoff
- Lillian Cook - Olga
- Herbert Barrington - Nicholai
- J. Herbert Frank - Constantine Karischeff
- Norbert Wicki - Ivan Barosky
- Frank DeVernon - Grand Duke
- Boris Korlin - Barosky
Screenplay
- J. Gratten Donnelly (Screenplay)
- Sidney R. Ellis (Screenplay)
- Frances Marion
Keywords
duplicity, partially lost film, lovers separated
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Darkest Russia about?
- Ilda Barosky, a Jewess whose father was killed by Russian soldiers, is a violin student in love with Alexis Nazimoff, son of the Russian aristocracy. Alexis' father arranges a marriage of convenience between Alexis and Olga Karischeff, the daughter of the ambitious minister of police and attempts to shame Ilda at the betrothal celebration. Defiant, Ilda is whipped before the entire assembly. Alexis rushes in to rescue her and terminates his engagement to Olga. In retaliation, Karischeff sentences both Ilda and Alexis to ten years in Siberia as his last official act. The couple attempt to escape their Siberian captivity, are caught and face a firing squad until Count Nazimoff, who has assumed Karischeff's position as minister of police, arrives with a pardon. The couple return home, and the penitent count finally grants them his blessings.
- Who directed Darkest Russia?
- Darkest Russia was directed by Travers Vale.
- Who stars in Darkest Russia?
- Darkest Russia stars Alice Brady, John Bowers, Kate Lester, Jack Drumier, Lillian Cook, Herbert Barrington.
- How long is Darkest Russia?
- Darkest Russia has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Darkest Russia?
- Darkest Russia is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Darkest Russia produced?
- Darkest Russia was produced in United States of America.