The Night Before Christmas
Originally released in 1913. The Night Before Christmas is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Władysław Starewicz. At just 41 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ivan Mosjoukine, Olga Obolenskaya, and Lidiya Tridenskaya
Synopsis
Based on Gogol's story. It is Christmas Eve, and the town witches’ son, a blacksmith, seeks an honest marriage to his love who wishes for a pair of shoes fit for the Tsarina. A mischievous devil is trapped into providing service to the smith.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1913
112 years ago
Runtime
0h 41m
41 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Night Before Christmas about?
Based on Gogol's story. It is Christmas Eve, and the town witches’ son, a blacksmith, seeks an honest marriage to his love who wishes for a pair of shoes fit for the Tsarina. A mischievous devil ...
Who directed The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas was directed by Władysław Starewicz.
How long is The Night Before Christmas?
The Night Before Christmas has a runtime of 0 hours and 41 minutes (41 minutes total).
When was The Night Before Christmas released?
The Night Before Christmas was released on December 26, 1913 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Night Before Christmas?
The main cast of The Night Before Christmas includes Ivan Mosjoukine, Olga Obolenskaya, Lidiya Tridenskaya, Petr Lopuhin, Aleksandr Kheruvimov.