Tovaritch (1935)

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Playwright Jacques Deval directed this 1935 adaptation of his own stage comedy Tovaritch. Set in Paris, the story revolves around Princess Tatiana (Irene de Zilaby) and General Mikail (Andre Lefaur), two members of the Russian nobility who'd been forced to relocate to France after the Revolution. Though the regal couple has been entrusted with the Imperial crown jewels, they'd sooner starve to death than betray the late Czar by selling the gems. As a result, they're reduced to taking jobs as servants in the home of a wealthy but somewhat zany family. Robert E. Sherwood's Americanized version of Deval's Tovaritch was filmed by Warner Bros. in 1937, with Claudette Colbert and Charles Boyer.

Director: Jacques Deval, Germain Fried
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 100 min
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Production: Productions Cinégraphiques Jacques Deval
Country: France
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tovaritch about?
Playwright Jacques Deval directed this 1935 adaptation of his own stage comedy Tovaritch. Set in Paris, the story revolves around Princess Tatiana (Irene de Zilaby) and General Mikail (Andre Lefaur), two members of the Russian nobility who'd been forced to relocate to France after the Revolution. Though the regal couple has been entrusted with the Imperial crown jewels, they'd sooner starve to death than betray the late Czar by selling the gems. As a result, they're reduced to taking jobs as servants in the home of a wealthy but somewhat zany family. Robert E. Sherwood's Americanized version of Deval's Tovaritch was filmed by Warner Bros. in 1937, with Claudette Colbert and Charles Boyer.
Who directed Tovaritch?
Tovaritch was directed by Jacques Deval, Germain Fried.
Who stars in Tovaritch?
Tovaritch stars Irén Zilahy, André Lefaur, Marguerite Deval, Winna Winifried, Ariane Borg, Louis-Ferdinand Céline.
How long is Tovaritch?
Tovaritch has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Tovaritch?
Tovaritch is a Comedy film.
Where was Tovaritch produced?
Tovaritch was produced in France.