The Poet and the Tsar (1927)

Drama

Tsar Nicholas I is enamoured by Natalia, the wife of Alexander Pushkin. To cover his tracks, the tsar encourages the suit of Georges d'Anthès, a French officer, with the help of Count Alexander von Benckendorff. Pushkin hears rumours of D’Anthès’s love for his wife and challenges him to a duel. The officer attempts to save his life by marrying Natalia’s sister Ekaterina. Returning from his country estate, Pushkin receives anonymous letters and insists on a duel with D’Anthès.

Cast

Aleksandr Pushkin
Natalie Pushkina
Baron Benkendorf
Nikolas the I'st
Baron Dantes
Vyasemskiy
Aleksandra, Nathalie's sister
Yekaterina, Nathalie's sister

Crew

Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Art Direction