Romance with a Double Bass (1974)
Comedy
Romance
A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to preserve her dignity by transporting her back to the castle in his bass case, and along the way they discover they have feelings for each other. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
Cast
Smychkov
Princess Costanza
Princess's maid
Prince Bibulov's wife
Count Alexei
Maestro Lakeyich
Leader of the Orchestra
Musician Zhuchkov
Musician Razmakhaikin
Prince Bibulov
Majordomo
Thief
Crew
Director
Short Story
Adaptation
Adaptation
Original Music Composer