A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
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| Emil Jannings | ... | Gen. Dolgorucki / Grand Duke Sergius Alexander | |
| Evelyn Brent | ... | Natalie Dabrova | |
| William Powell | ... | Lev Andreyev | |
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Jack Raymond | ... | Assistant Director |
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Nicholas Soussanin | ... | The Adjutant |
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Michael Visaroff | ... | Serge (the valet) |
| Fritz Feld | ... | A Revolutionist | |
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A decorated, aristocratic Czarist General is reduced to penury after the collapse of Imperial Russia. An old adversary, now a successful director hires the general to re-enact the revolution which deposed him. Written by W. Louis <wlouis@ego.psych.mcgill.ca>
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bolshevik | year 1917 | russian revolution | national film registry | hollywood |Taglines:
EMIL JANNINGS -- World's finest dramatic actor in a brilliant successor to "The Way of all Flesh" -- and "Variety." You'll be amazed with Janning's tremendous role of the mighty general!...with men...women...a whole nation at his feet! Through flaming love...adoration...hate! To...! The most terrific climax the screen has ever known!Parents Guide:
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April 1928 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
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Budd Schulberg, son of the film's producer, wrote in his memoirs about witnessing the filming of this film's final scene. See more »Goofs
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Member of General Staff: [Listening at the door to what he perceives to be the Duke's seduction of Natali] That sort of thing should always be done after caviar.See more »
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An extra is called upon to play a general in a movie about the Russian Revolution. However, he is not any ordinary extra. He is Serguis Alexander, former commanding general of the Russia armies who is now being forced to relive the same scene, which he suffered professional and personal tragedy in, to satisfy the director who was once a revolutionist in Russia and was humiliated by Alexander. It can now be the time for this broken man to finally "win" his penultimate battle. This is one powerful movie with meticulous direction by Von Sternberg, providing the greatest irony in Alexander's character in every way he can. Jannings deserved his Oscar for the role with a very moving performance playing the general at his peak and at his deepest valley. Powell lends a sinister support as the revenge minded director and Brent is perfect in her role with her face and movements showing so much expression as Jannings' love. All around brilliance. Rating, 10.