Tesha(1928)
Tesha Synopsis
The luminous Maria Corda stars as the eponymous Tesha, a celebrated Russian dancer who marries an Englishman (Thomas). The couple long for a child but after five years of happy marriage, remain childless. On a trip to Southampton Tesha succumbs to a brief fling with a stranger (Cavanagh), unleashing a barrage of unforeseen consequences and emotional turmoil. The superb cinematography is by the great German cinematographer Werner Brandes who worked on dozens of prestige British productions in the 1920s. Originally shot silent, sound was added in 1929.
Tesha (1928) is a romance and drama film directed by Victor Saville, released on August 27, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars María Corda, Jameson Thomas, Paul Cavanagh and Clifford Heatherley. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Saville
- Writers:
- Victor Saville, Arthur Wimperis, Violet E. Powell
- Producers:
- Victor Saville
- Composer:
- Harry Gordon
- Production:
- Burlington Films, British International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Tesha Cast & Crew
Main cast
María Corda
as Tesha Dobree
- Jameson Thomas
Jameson Thomas
as Robert Dobree
Paul Cavanagh
as Lenane
Clifford Heatherley
as Doctor
- Muriel Minty
Muriel Minty
as Maid
- Daisy Campbell
Daisy Campbell
as Mrs. Dobree
- J.J. Espinosa
J.J. Espinosa
as Maestro
- Bunty Fosse
Bunty Fosse
as Tesha (child)
Mickey Brantford
as Young Simpson
Boris Ranevsky
as Tesha's Father
Key crew
Directed by Victor Saville, written by Victor Saville, Arthur Wimperis and Violet E. Powell, produced by Victor Saville.
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Tesha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Tesha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tesha online?
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Who stars in Tesha?
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The main cast of Tesha (1928) includes María Corda, Jameson Thomas, Paul Cavanagh, Clifford Heatherley and Muriel Minty. The film was directed by Victor Saville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tesha released?
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Tesha was released on August 27, 1928 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Tesha worth watching?
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Tesha (1928) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.