Darkest Russia

A solemn, old-fashioned melodrama of cruel injustice and devoted love, played with earnest intensity and a heavy sense of oppression.

Directed by

Travers Vale

Genres

Drama, History

Starring

Alice Brady, John Bowers, Kate Lester

Tagline

Timely! Vital! A tremendous attraction. See the pre-revolution condition in Russia depicted with startling fidelity.

Overview

Ilda Barosky, a Jewess whose father was killed by Russian soldiers, is a violin student in love with Alexis Nazimoff, son of the Russian aristocracy. Alexis' father arranges a marriage of convenience between Alexis and Olga Karischeff, the daughter of the ambitious minister of police and attempts to shame Ilda at the betrothal celebration. Defiant, Ilda is whipped before the entire assembly. Alexis rushes in to rescue her and terminates his engagement to Olga. In retaliation, Karischeff sentences both Ilda and Alexis to ten years in Siberia as his last official act. The couple attempt to escape their Siberian captivity, are caught and face a firing squad until Count Nazimoff, who has assumed Karischeff's position as minister of police, arrives with a pardon. The couple return home, and the penitent count finally grants them his blessings.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, class, betrayal, justice

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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