Glumov's Diary (1923)

Glumov's Diary (1923) poster

Filmic insert to Eisenstein's modernized, free adaptation of Ostrovskiy's 19th-century Russian stage play, "The Wise Man" ("Na vsyakogo mudretsa dovolno prostoty"). The anti-hero Glumov tries to escape exposure in the midst of acrobatics, derring-do, and farcical clowning. Several members of Eisenstein's troupe at the legendary "Proletkult" stage theatre in Moscow briefly appear in this little film.

Director: Sergei Eisenstein
Genre: Fantasy, Comedy
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Boris Frantsisson
Production: Goskino USSR
Country: Soviet Union
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru

Themes

Slapstick Comedy and Chaos

Keywords

clown, based on play or musical, silent film, fools, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glumov's Diary about?
Filmic insert to Eisenstein's modernized, free adaptation of Ostrovskiy's 19th-century Russian stage play, "The Wise Man" ("Na vsyakogo mudretsa dovolno prostoty"). The anti-hero Glumov tries to escape exposure in the midst of acrobatics, derring-do, and farcical clowning. Several members of Eisenstein's troupe at the legendary "Proletkult" stage theatre in Moscow briefly appear in this little film.
Who directed Glumov's Diary?
Glumov's Diary was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
Who stars in Glumov's Diary?
Glumov's Diary stars Grigori Aleksandrov, Aleksandr Antonov, Sergei Eisenstein, Ivan Yazykanov, Maksim Shtraukh, Vera Yanukova.
How long is Glumov's Diary?
Glumov's Diary has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Glumov's Diary?
Glumov's Diary is a Fantasy, Comedy film.
Where was Glumov's Diary produced?
Glumov's Diary was produced in Soviet Union.
What are the themes of Glumov's Diary?
The themes of Glumov's Diary include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos.