Glumov's Diary movie poster

Glumov's Diary

May 21, 1923 0h 5m 5.0/10 (44 votes)

Originally released in 1923. Glumov's Diary is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Sergei Eisenstein. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Grigori Aleksandrov, Aleksandr Antonov, and Sergei Eisenstein

Synopsis

Filmic insert to Eisenstein's modernized, free adaptation of Ostrovskiy's 19th-century Russian stage play, "The Wise Man" ("Na vsyakogo mudretsa dovolno prostoty"). The anti-hero Glumov tries to escape exposure in the midst of acrobatics, derring-do, and farcical clowning. Several members of Eisenstein's troupe at the legendary "Proletkult" stage theatre in Moscow briefly appear in this little film.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 21, 1923 102 years ago
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Runtime 0h 5m 5 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (44 votes)
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Language Russian Original language
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Country Soviet Union Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Production Companies

  • Goskino USSR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glumov's Diary about?

Filmic insert to Eisenstein's modernized, free adaptation of Ostrovskiy's 19th-century Russian stage play, "The Wise Man" ("Na vsyakogo mudretsa dovolno prostoty"). The anti-hero Glumov tries to es...

Who directed Glumov's Diary?

Glumov's Diary was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.

How long is Glumov's Diary?

Glumov's Diary has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).

When was Glumov's Diary released?

Glumov's Diary was released on May 21, 1923 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Glumov's Diary?

The main cast of Glumov's Diary includes Grigori Aleksandrov, Aleksandr Antonov, Sergei Eisenstein, Ivan Yazykanov, Maksim Shtraukh.