The Yellow Ticket
Originally released in 1928. The Yellow Ticket is a drama film. directed by Fyodor Otsep. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anna Sten, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi, and Sofya Yakovleva
Synopsis
Jacob, a farmer, returns from the war to his wife Marie and begs the landlord baron for a plot of land to rent. The Baron grants the request, but only for a barren, rocky, useless acreage. The pair struggle to make do on this land, but then the Baron demands that Maria leave her husband to serve as wet nurse to his married daughter Anya's new baby, on threat of eviction. While nursing the daughter's baby, Maria receives unwelcome attentions from the daughter's husband, and a scandal erupts, ruining Maria in her husband's eyes. When she escapes from her employers and seeks to return home, the police give her the yellow passport signifying a prostitute, further degrading her. She approaches home, unsure of the reception that awaits her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 7, 1928
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Anna Sten
as Maria, young farmer's wife
Ivan Koval-Samborskyi
as Jacob
Sofya Yakovleva
as Katerina
Mikhail Narokov
as Belsky
Anel Sudakevich
as Anya, Belsky's daughter
Vladimir Fogel
as Anya's husband
Pyotr Baksheyev
as Doorman
Nikolai Batalov
as Maria's countryman
Sofya Levitina
as Rich lady
Vera Maretskaya
as Prostitute
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mezhrabpom-Rus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Yellow Ticket about?
Jacob, a farmer, returns from the war to his wife Marie and begs the landlord baron for a plot of land to rent. The Baron grants the request, but only for a barren, rocky, useless acreage. The pair...
Who directed The Yellow Ticket?
The Yellow Ticket was directed by Fyodor Otsep.
How long is The Yellow Ticket?
The Yellow Ticket has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Yellow Ticket released?
The Yellow Ticket was released on February 7, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Yellow Ticket?
The main cast of The Yellow Ticket includes Anna Sten, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi, Sofya Yakovleva, Mikhail Narokov, Anel Sudakevich.