The Twelve Chairs movie poster

The Twelve Chairs

September 22, 1933 1h 3m 5.4/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1933. The Twelve Chairs is a comedy film. directed by Martin Frič. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Vlasta Burian, Zula Pogorzelska, and Adolf Dymsza

Synopsis

The first movie adaptation of the Russian novel "The Twelve Chairs" by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeniy Petrov. The basic idea from this movie, in which a barber and an antique salesman were searching for money hidden in one of of twelve chairs, was later reused for other official and unofficial adaptions of the book

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 1933 92 years ago
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Runtime 1h 3m 63 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Rex-Film
  • Terrafilm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Twelve Chairs about?

The first movie adaptation of the Russian novel "The Twelve Chairs" by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeniy Petrov. The basic idea from this movie, in which a barber and an antique salesman were searching for mon...

Who directed The Twelve Chairs?

The Twelve Chairs was directed by Martin Frič.

How long is The Twelve Chairs?

The Twelve Chairs has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).

When was The Twelve Chairs released?

The Twelve Chairs was released on September 22, 1933 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Twelve Chairs?

The main cast of The Twelve Chairs includes Vlasta Burian, Zula Pogorzelska, Adolf Dymsza, Józef Kondrat, Wiktor Biegański.