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
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

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.