When The Dead Awaken (1926)
The movie takes place in one of the Russian provincial cities during the Civil War. A local priest, together with the ex-estate manager buries count's treasures and disguises it as his nephew's funeral. And when his nephew Nikeshka Vonmiglasov, a former Wrangelian, suddenly appears, he understands that he can profit on his magical "resurrection".
Director: Aleksey Dmitriev
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 67 min
Release Date: December 25, 1926
Cast
- Igor Ilyinsky - Nikeshka Vonmiglasov
- Pyotr Repnin - Ardalion Medalionov, telegraph operator
- Nikolai Vashkevich - Matvey, priest
- Antonin Pankryshev - Deacon
- I. Vysotsky - Menzurkin, village doctor
- Yevdokia Solovyova - Christophora, deacon's daughter
- F. Tavridi - Arsenich
- A. Petrov - Former count's property manager
Screenplay
Cinematography: Aleksandr Lemberg
Production: Gosvoenkino
Country: Soviet Union
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
Keywords
silent film
More Films by Director: Aleksey Dmitriev
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is When The Dead Awaken about?
- The movie takes place in one of the Russian provincial cities during the Civil War. A local priest, together with the ex-estate manager buries count's treasures and disguises it as his nephew's funeral. And when his nephew Nikeshka Vonmiglasov, a former Wrangelian, suddenly appears, he understands that he can profit on his magical "resurrection".
- Who directed When The Dead Awaken?
- When The Dead Awaken was directed by Aleksey Dmitriev.
- Who stars in When The Dead Awaken?
- When The Dead Awaken stars Igor Ilyinsky, Pyotr Repnin, Nikolai Vashkevich, Antonin Pankryshev, I. Vysotsky, Yevdokia Solovyova.
- How long is When The Dead Awaken?
- When The Dead Awaken has a runtime of 1h 7m (67 minutes).
- What genre is When The Dead Awaken?
- When The Dead Awaken is a Comedy film.
- Where was When The Dead Awaken produced?
- When The Dead Awaken was produced in Soviet Union.