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The Soldier and the Lady

1937 · 85 min

A sweeping, earnest adventure through imperial Russia with a loyal courier, spies, and the ache of duty over family.

Directed by
George Nichols Jr.
Genres
Adventure, History, Romance
Starring
Anton Walbrook, Elizabeth Allan, Akim Tamiroff
Overview
In the face of rebellion in Russia, Czar Alexander II sends soldier Michael Strogoff 2,000 miles away, with a critical message for Grand Duke Vladimir. On the train journey, Michael befriends a traveler and comes into contact with a mysterious spy, who both unexpectedly aid him in his quest. Once behind enemy lines, Michael is near his hometown and his mother, whom he must avoid in order to fulfill his mission.

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Directed by
George Nichols Jr.
Genres
Adventure, History, Romance
Starring
Anton Walbrook, Elizabeth Allan, Akim Tamiroff
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • loyalty
  • betrayal
  • family
  • war
  • identity
Places
  • countryside
  • single country house
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance5
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
adventure, history, romance, war
Directed by
George Nichols Jr.
Written by
Anthony Veiller, Anne Morrison Chapin, Mortimer Offner
Starring
Anton Walbrook, Elizabeth Allan, Akim Tamiroff, Margot Grahame, Fay Bainter, Edward Brophy, Eric Blore, Paul Guilfoyle
Music
Nathaniel Shilkret
Cinematography
Joseph H. August
Runtime
85 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
Spanish, English

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