The Bear (1938)
Anton Chekhov’s one-act comic play throws Elena Ivanonva Popova, a land-owning widow with dimples, on her cheeks up against Grigory Stepanovitch Smirnov, a middle-aged landowner. He arrives at her house claiming her late husband owed him money and he wants the debt repaid immediately. They argue and almost have a duel over the debt before they realise that they have fallen in love with each other.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: September 11, 1938
Cast
- Marius Goring - Grigory Stepanovitch Smirnov, a landowner
- Lucie Mannheim - Elena Ivanovna Popova, a widow
- Morland Graham - Luka, a manservant
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bear about?
- Anton Chekhov’s one-act comic play throws Elena Ivanonva Popova, a land-owning widow with dimples, on her cheeks up against Grigory Stepanovitch Smirnov, a middle-aged landowner. He arrives at her house claiming her late husband owed him money and he wants the debt repaid immediately. They argue and almost have a duel over the debt before they realise that they have fallen in love with each other.
- Who stars in The Bear?
- The Bear stars Marius Goring, Lucie Mannheim, Morland Graham.
- How long is The Bear?
- The Bear has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The Bear?
- The Bear is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Bear produced?
- The Bear was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.