The Tailor from Torzhok
Originally released in 1925. The Tailor from Torzhok is a comedy film. directed by Yakov Protazanov. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Igor Ilyinsky, Vera Maretskaya, and Lidiya Deikun
Synopsis
A 1925 Soviet comedy sponsored by the Soviet Finance Ministry, with a plot promoting the new economy. A small-town tailor, Petya Petelkin (Ilyinsky), bought a lottery ticket and handed it to his landlord, widow Shirinkina (Deykun) who wants to marry him. Petya is a hard-working tailor trying to start his own business. He is also in love with Katya (Maretskaya), whom he wants to marry. He has to survive a cascade of funny situations in the unstable Soviet reality, before his romance with Katya comes to a happy ending.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Igor Ilyinsky
as Petya Petelkin, tailor
Vera Maretskaya
as Katya, housemaid
Lidiya Deikun
as Melania Shirinkina, widow
Iosif Tolchanov
as Semizhilov, vendor
Olga Zhizneva
as Unknown young lady
Serafima Birman
as Shirinkina's neighbour
Yeva Milyutina
as Shirinkina's neighbour
Anatoli Ktorov
as Anatoliy, city scamp
Vladimir Uralskiy
as Union man (uncredited)
Naum Rogozhin
as Guest (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mezhrabpomfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tailor from Torzhok about?
A 1925 Soviet comedy sponsored by the Soviet Finance Ministry, with a plot promoting the new economy. A small-town tailor, Petya Petelkin (Ilyinsky), bought a lottery ticket and handed it to his la...
Who directed The Tailor from Torzhok?
The Tailor from Torzhok was directed by Yakov Protazanov.
How long is The Tailor from Torzhok?
The Tailor from Torzhok has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Tailor from Torzhok released?
The Tailor from Torzhok was released on April 9, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Tailor from Torzhok?
The main cast of The Tailor from Torzhok includes Igor Ilyinsky, Vera Maretskaya, Lidiya Deikun, Iosif Tolchanov, Olga Zhizneva.