Darkest Russia(1917)
Timely! Vital! A tremendous attraction. See the pre-revolution condition in Russia depicted with startling fidelity.
Darkest Russia Synopsis
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.
Darkest Russia (1917) is a drama and history film directed by Travers Vale, released on April 23, 1917 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Alice Brady, John Bowers, Kate Lester and Jack Drumier.
- Director:
- Travers Vale
- Writers:
- J. Gratten Donnelly, Sidney R. Ellis, Frances Marion
- Production:
- World Film
- Status:
- Released
Darkest Russia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alice Brady
as Ilda Barosky
John Bowers
as Alexis Nazimoff
Kate Lester
as Katherine Karischeff
Jack Drumier
as Count Paul Nazimoff
Lillian Cook
as Olga
Herbert Barrington
as Nicholai
- J. Herbert Frank
J. Herbert Frank
as Constantine Karischeff
- Norbert Wicki
Norbert Wicki
as Ivan Barosky
- Frank DeVernon
Frank DeVernon
as Grand Duke
- Boris Korlin
Boris Korlin
as Barosky
Key crew
Directed by Travers Vale, written by J. Gratten Donnelly, Sidney R. Ellis and Frances Marion.
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Darkest Russia – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Darkest Russia?
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The main cast of Darkest Russia (1917) includes Alice Brady, John Bowers, Kate Lester, Jack Drumier and Lillian Cook. The film was directed by Travers Vale. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Darkest Russia released?
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Darkest Russia was released on April 23, 1917 and runs for 50m.