Child of the Big City (1914)
Seamstress Mary dreams of a better life outside a sweatshop. Her dreams come true when she draws the attention of the bourgeois Victor. She soon tires of him, and thanks to her, his money is almost gone. When he suggests settling down outside the big city, where his money could be enough for a modest living, she leaves him and picks up a new lover. A year later, he is living in a shabby, cold hovel, still pining away for her.
Director: Yevgeni Bauer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 37 min
Release Date: March 5, 1914
Cast
- Yelena Smirnova - Manetschka / Mary
- Nina Kosljaninowa - Manetschka as a child
- Mikhail Salarov - Viktor Krawzow
- Arseniy Bibikov - Kramskoi, his friend
- Emma Bauer - The dancer
- Leonid Jost - The lackey
- Lidiya Tridenskaya - The washerwoman
Screenplay
Cinematography: Boris Zavelev
Production: A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Country: Russia
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
Keywords
short film
More Films by Director: Yevgeni Bauer
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Child of the Big City about?
- Seamstress Mary dreams of a better life outside a sweatshop. Her dreams come true when she draws the attention of the bourgeois Victor. She soon tires of him, and thanks to her, his money is almost gone. When he suggests settling down outside the big city, where his money could be enough for a modest living, she leaves him and picks up a new lover. A year later, he is living in a shabby, cold hovel, still pining away for her.
- Who directed Child of the Big City?
- Child of the Big City was directed by Yevgeni Bauer.
- Who stars in Child of the Big City?
- Child of the Big City stars Yelena Smirnova, Nina Kosljaninowa, Mikhail Salarov, Arseniy Bibikov, Emma Bauer, Leonid Jost.
- How long is Child of the Big City?
- Child of the Big City has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
- What genre is Child of the Big City?
- Child of the Big City is a Drama film.
- Where was Child of the Big City produced?
- Child of the Big City was produced in Russia.