Siberia
"Shows the horrors of the Siberian salt mines, the mutiny of political exiles and love and romance that triumphed despite oppression."
Originally released in 1926. Siberia is a drama film. directed by Victor Schertzinger. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alma Rubens, Edmund Lowe, and Lou Tellegen
Synopsis
Officer in the Imperial Russian Army, Petroff, is in love with Sonia, a schoolteacher who casts her lot with revolutionaries. During a time of suppression, she is exiled with her brother to Siberia. There Petroff is sent in the discharge of his official duties and secretly renews their romance. When the Bolsheviki overthrow the government, Sonia is freed and aids in the escape of Petroff, who incurs the enmity of Egor, the revolutionary leader, because he is a royalist. Together they escape across the frozen wastes in a sledge, pursued by wolves and Egor, who has used patriotism as a cloak to conceal personal ambitions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alma Rubens
as Sonia Vronsky
Edmund Lowe
as Leonid Petroff
Lou Tellegen
as Egor Kaplan
Tom Santschi
as Alexis Vetkin
Paul Panzer
as Commandant
Vadim Uraneff
as Kyrill Vronsky
Lilyan Tashman
as Beautiful Blonde
Helena D'Algy
as Beautiful Brunette
James A. Marcus
as Andrei Vronsky
Daniel Makarenko
as Governor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siberia about?
Officer in the Imperial Russian Army, Petroff, is in love with Sonia, a schoolteacher who casts her lot with revolutionaries. During a time of suppression, she is exiled with her brother to Siberia...
Who directed Siberia?
Siberia was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
How long is Siberia?
Siberia has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Siberia released?
Siberia was released on March 28, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Siberia?
The main cast of Siberia includes Alma Rubens, Edmund Lowe, Lou Tellegen, Tom Santschi, Paul Panzer.