Arshin Takes a Wife (1945)
Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.
Director: Rza Tahmasib, Nikolai Leshchenko
Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: October 1, 1945
Cast
- Rashid Behbudov - Asgar
- Leyla Badirbayli - Gulchohra
- Alakbar Huseynzadeh - Soltan bey
- Ismail Afandiyev - Suleyman
- Munavvar Kalantarli - Jahan
- Lutfali Abdullayev - Vali
- Fatma Mehraliyeva - Telli
- Rahila Mustafayeva - Asya
- Mirzaagha Aliyev - Mashadi Ibad
Screenplay
- Uzeyir Hadjibeyov (Original Concept)
- Sabit Rahman (Screenplay)
Music: Uzeyir Hadjibeyov
Cinematography: Alisattar Atakishiyev, Mukhtar Dadashev
Editing: A. Striyeva
Production: Baku Film Studio, Global 3 Pictures
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Azərbaycan
Original Language: az
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arshin Takes a Wife about?
- Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.
- Who directed Arshin Takes a Wife?
- Arshin Takes a Wife was directed by Rza Tahmasib, Nikolai Leshchenko.
- Who stars in Arshin Takes a Wife?
- Arshin Takes a Wife stars Rashid Behbudov, Leyla Badirbayli, Alakbar Huseynzadeh, Ismail Afandiyev, Munavvar Kalantarli, Lutfali Abdullayev.
- How long is Arshin Takes a Wife?
- Arshin Takes a Wife has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Arshin Takes a Wife?
- Arshin Takes a Wife is a Music, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Arshin Takes a Wife produced?
- Arshin Takes a Wife was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Arshin Takes a Wife?
- The themes of Arshin Takes a Wife include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle.