The Night Before Christmas (1913)
Based on Gogol's story. It is Christmas Eve, and the town witches’ son, a blacksmith, seeks an honest marriage to his love who wishes for a pair of shoes fit for the Tsarina. A mischievous devil is trapped into providing service to the smith.
Director: Władysław Starewicz
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 41 min
Release Date: December 26, 1913
Cast
- Ivan Mosjoukine - Devil
- Olga Obolenskaya - Oksana
- Lidiya Tridenskaya - Solokha
- Petr Lopuhin - Vakula
- Aleksandr Kheruvimov - Golova
- Pavel Knorr - Chub
- Praskovya Maksimova - Oksana's mother
- A. Sorin
Screenplay
- Nikolai Gogol (Story)
- Władysław Starewicz
Cinematography: Władysław Starewicz
Production: A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Country: Russia
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
Keywords
based on novel or book, silent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Night Before Christmas about?
- Based on Gogol's story. It is Christmas Eve, and the town witches’ son, a blacksmith, seeks an honest marriage to his love who wishes for a pair of shoes fit for the Tsarina. A mischievous devil is trapped into providing service to the smith.
- Who directed The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas was directed by Władysław Starewicz.
- Who stars in The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas stars Ivan Mosjoukine, Olga Obolenskaya, Lidiya Tridenskaya, Petr Lopuhin, Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Pavel Knorr.
- How long is The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas has a runtime of 41m (41 minutes).
- What genre is The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Night Before Christmas produced?
- The Night Before Christmas was produced in Russia.