Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent (1918)

Cast

• Vera Kholodnaya - Paula, Lorio's partner
• Pyotr Chardynin - Lorio, Musik-Clown
• Konstantin Khokhlov - Olekso Presvich, a hypnotist and illusionist
• Ivan Khudoleyev - Prakhov, a merchant
• Vladimir Maksimov - Volyntsev, an artist
• Yanina Mirato - A lady of the demi-monde
• Vitold Polonsky - Telepnev, a rich gentleman
• Olga Rakhmanova - Volyntsev's mother
• Ossip Runitsch - Zaritskii, a barrister

Screenplay

• Pyotr Chardynin

Keywords

circus, clown, silent film, 1910s, partially lost film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent about?

Paula is a circus performer married to the alcoholic clown-acrobat Lorio. Lorio's heavy drinking leads to him being severely injured during a performance. This forces Paula and the now-crippled Lorio to become street musicians. This film formerly ran to 81 minutes – regrettably, the second half is considered lost.

Who directed Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent?

Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent was directed by Pyotr Chardynin, Cheslav Sabinsky, Vyacheslav Viskovsky.

Who stars in Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent?

Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent stars Vera Kholodnaya, Pyotr Chardynin, Konstantin Khokhlov, Ivan Khudoleyev, Vladimir Maksimov, Yanina Mirato.

How long is Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent?

Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).

What genre is Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent?

Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent is a Drama, Romance film.

Where was Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent produced?

Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent was produced in Russia.