The Dagger Woman
"Based on Leonid Andreyev's play Ekaterina Ivanovna."
Originally released in 1916. The Dagger Woman is a drama film. directed by Yakov Protazanov.
Starring Ivan Mosjoukine, Olga Gzovskaya, and Nikolai Panov
Synopsis
Ivan Savonsky, popular society artist, meets Olga Kartoff, a young woman high in social circles, and while she is instantly attracted by him, he sees in her only the perfect model for his picture, "The Dagger Woman." Studying her, and by carefully playing on her emotions he gains her confidence, and afterward she consents to pose for him. The picture completed, she is grieved and then angered to discover that Ivan's interest rests solely in it, and how it will fare at the exhibition. She pleads with him in vain. The picture is pronounced a masterpiece, and Ivan is in his triumph as he returns to his studio. Here Olga has secreted herself. Humiliated by the reports circulated regarding herself and the artist, and unable longer to bear his disinterest she plunges a dagger to his heart and kills him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1916
109 years ago
Language
XX
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Yermoliev
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dagger Woman about?
Ivan Savonsky, popular society artist, meets Olga Kartoff, a young woman high in social circles, and while she is instantly attracted by him, he sees in her only the perfect model for his picture, ...
Who directed The Dagger Woman?
The Dagger Woman was directed by Yakov Protazanov.
When was The Dagger Woman released?
The Dagger Woman was released on May 31, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dagger Woman?
The main cast of The Dagger Woman includes Ivan Mosjoukine, Olga Gzovskaya, Nikolai Panov, Zoia Karabanova.