Lieutenant Kizhe (1934)

Comedy
Drama
History

A copying error by a military scribe turns the Russian words "the lieutenants, however" into what looks like "lieutenant Kizhe". The Tsar reads the error, and wants to meet this (non-existent) lieutenant. The courtiers, eager to avoid the wrath of the temperamental Tsar, create a Kizhe to serve as their royal scapegoat.

Cast

Tsar Pavel I
Count von Pahlen
Princess Gagarina
Princess Gagarina's companion
Adjutant
Fortress commandant

Crew

Original Music Composer
Art Direction
Director of Photography