Mockery
Originally released in 1927. Mockery is a drama film. directed by Benjamin Christensen. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney, Barbara Bedford, and Ricardo Cortez
Synopsis
There is hunger in Siberia during the Russian Civil War. One day while dim-witted peasant Sergei is searching corpses for food, he meets a young woman looking for the town of Novokursk. She asks Sergei to help her get there, and to tell anyone they might meet that he is her husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lon Chaney
as Sergei
Barbara Bedford
as Countess Tatiana Alexandrova
Ricardo Cortez
as Dimitri
Emily Fitzroy
as Mrs. Gaidaroff
Mack Swain
as Vladimir Gaidaroff
Károly Huszár
as Ivan
Kai Schmidt
as Butler
Johnny Mack Brown
as Russian Officer (uncredited)
Albert Conti
as Military Commandant at Novokursk (uncredited)
Jules Cowles
as Peasant Who Robs Tatiana (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mockery about?
There is hunger in Siberia during the Russian Civil War. One day while dim-witted peasant Sergei is searching corpses for food, he meets a young woman looking for the town of Novokursk. She asks Se...
Who directed Mockery?
Mockery was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
How long is Mockery?
Mockery has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Mockery released?
Mockery was released on August 13, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mockery?
The main cast of Mockery includes Lon Chaney, Barbara Bedford, Ricardo Cortez, Emily Fitzroy, Mack Swain.