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The Keys to Happiness
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The Keys to Happiness

1913-01-02 · 166 min · Not rated

Drama

Directed by Vladimir Gardin and Yakov Protazanov, this two-part epic was the most expensive Russian film at the time and smashed box office records. It is now considered lost, with only a 4 minute clip surviving.

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Directors
Yakov Protazanov, Vladimir Gardin
Production companies
Thiemann & Reinhardt
Countries
Russia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Olga PreobrazhenskayaOlga PreobrazhenskayaManya Eltsova
Vladimir MaksimovVladimir MaksimovSteinbach
M. TrojanovNelidov
Alexandre VolkoffAlexandre VolkoffHarald
Vladimir GardinVladimir Gardin
Vladimir Shaternikov

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