The Dying Swan(1917)
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The Dying Swan Synopsis
After being betrayed by her playboy lover, a heartbroken mute young woman joins a ballet company; during a performance of “The Dying Swan,” she enraptures a painter obsessed with portraying death genuinely.
The Dying Swan (1917) is a drama film directed by Yevgeni Bauer, released on January 17, 1917 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Vera Karalli, Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Vitold Polonsky and Andrey Gromov. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Yevgeni Bauer
- Writers:
- Zoya Barantsevich
- Producers:
- Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
- Cinematographer:
- Boris Zavelev
- Production:
- A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
- Status:
- Released
The Dying Swan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vera Karalli
as Gizella Raccio
- Aleksandr Kheruvimov
Aleksandr Kheruvimov
as Gizella's Father Cherubino Raccio
Vitold Polonsky
as Viktor Krasovsky
Andrey Gromov
as Count Valerian Sergeevich Glinskiy
Ivane Perestiani
as Glinskiy's Friend
Key crew
Directed by Yevgeni Bauer, written by Zoya Barantsevich, produced by Aleksandr Khanzhonkov.
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The Dying Swan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Dying Swan – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Dying Swan?
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The main cast of The Dying Swan (1917) includes Vera Karalli, Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Vitold Polonsky, Andrey Gromov and Ivane Perestiani. The film was directed by Yevgeni Bauer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dying Swan released?
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The Dying Swan was released on January 17, 1917 and runs for 49m.
Is The Dying Swan worth watching?
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The Dying Swan (1917) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.