An out-of-work professor gets a break from an old college buddy to teach at an exclusive girl's school. But events conspire against him: he finds an abandoned more
An out-of-work professor gets a break from an old college buddy to teach at an exclusive girl's school. But events conspire against him: he finds an abandoned child which he takes under his wing, despite the school's rules against teachers having a family; and the girls in the school resent his replacing a handsome and popular teacher, and do everything in their power to get him fired. close
Soviet black-and-white cartoon of 1938. Film adaptation of the Uzbek folk tale. The tape is in the public domain, since it was released more than 70 years ago.
Soviet black-and-white cartoon of 1938. Film adaptation of the Uzbek folk tale. The tape is in the public domain, since it was released more than 70 years ago. close
A funny comedy that took place in the summer at a resort where vacationing friends - a famous polar explorer and pilot - tried to hide their true professions. . .
A funny comedy that took place in the summer at a resort where vacationing friends - a famous polar explorer and pilot - tried to hide their true professions. . . close
Beautiful screen version of the northern fairy tale tells about the courage of Itte. A brave boy goes through the cold expanse to return the sun. The more
Beautiful screen version of the northern fairy tale tells about the courage of Itte. A brave boy goes through the cold expanse to return the sun. The sun had stolen an evil, insidious and terrible monster and the northern peoples were left without the warmth and light of its rays. But Itte does not retreat before difficulties, and, showing his courage, returns the Sun to his native land. Beasts and birds rejoice and dance thanks to the boy. close
1865. Katharina goes to a ball in Moscow. There she meets again Tchaikowsky, her first and only love. The young, who is now married to wealthy Michael more
1865. Katharina goes to a ball in Moscow. There she meets again Tchaikowsky, her first and only love. The young, who is now married to wealthy Michael Iwanowitsch Murakin, a man she does not love, has not forgotten Piotr Illich, the (not yet) famous composer. Both are still in love with each other but Piotr is engaged to Nastassia, a dancer, while for her part Katharina cannot leave her husband. Tchaikowky's first love then decides to sacrifice her happiness to the success of the composer, sponsoring him in secret. Something Piotr will learn only years after. When Katharina finds herself free at last it is too late: Tchaikowsky is dying of cholera and she only has time to close his eyes. close
The eponymous garçonne or flapper is Monique Lerbier, an emancipated French woman who leaves home to escape a marriage of convenience to a man she does more
The eponymous garçonne or flapper is Monique Lerbier, an emancipated French woman who leaves home to escape a marriage of convenience to a man she does not love which her parents have forced on her. She then falls into all sorts of carnal temptations and artificial pleasures previously unknown to her. These include her being seduced into a lesbian love affair by a chanteuse. close
War Dogs is 1943 World War II cartoon directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Its main theme is war dogs training more
War Dogs is 1943 World War II cartoon directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Its main theme is war dogs training that is shown with one yellow dim-witted dog. close
The imperious and temperamental Maharaja Ishnapura Chanra falls in love with the dancer Sita and wants to marry her, so Sita receives the title of Maharani more
The imperious and temperamental Maharaja Ishnapura Chanra falls in love with the dancer Sita and wants to marry her, so Sita receives the title of Maharani (Maharaja and Maharani are something like a prince and princess in India). But Chandra does not suspect that Sita is secretly in love with an adventurer from Europe, whose name is for some reason Sasha Demidov. They met at a festival in Bombay, where Sita danced. Chandra and his people go hunting in the Ishnapur forests. There is a cannibal tiger that has eaten a child from a village. In order to enter the palace, Sasha pretends to fall from a horse, and Maharaja kindly invites a stranger to his house. The tiger was caught and taken to the palace. close
As the title "The Queen's Heart" suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott's eventful reign and death focuses on her more
As the title "The Queen's Heart" suggests, this early German black and white version of Mary Queen of Scott's eventful reign and death focuses on her emotional perception rather lyrically, with some songs, mainly by her. close
The young boxer Kirill Kochevanov in the training battle of the qualifying rounds with the champion Peter Dorokhov loses the decisive meeting and, it more
The young boxer Kirill Kochevanov in the training battle of the qualifying rounds with the champion Peter Dorokhov loses the decisive meeting and, it would seem, now he should not get into the team for a trip to Europe. However, according to the decision of the commission, which saw great makings in the athlete, Kochevanov, together with the best Lightning boxers, goes abroad. After several meetings won, our athletes receive the challenge of European champion Henri Lance. Having well studied the tactics and strategy of the battle of Dorokhov, Lance promises all journalists to knock out the opponent no later than the fourth round. However, the opponent of Lance is declared Kirill Kochevanov. In the fourth round, Cyril goes on the offensive, attacks Lance and wins the battle. close
During the colorful ceremonies of the Nuremberg rallies, Hitler Youth parade before their Fuehrer and are addressed by Nazi youth leader Baldur von Schirach, Rudolf Hess, and Hitler himself.
During the colorful ceremonies of the Nuremberg rallies, Hitler Youth parade before their Fuehrer and are addressed by Nazi youth leader Baldur von Schirach, Rudolf Hess, and Hitler himself. close
In his first feature, great Italian clown Totò plays a carefree tramp moving from job to job, in order to provide for himself and his young Shirley Temple-like protégée.
In his first feature, great Italian clown Totò plays a carefree tramp moving from job to job, in order to provide for himself and his young Shirley Temple-like protégée. close
The film “Daughter of a Partisan” was especially loved by boys and girls of the 30s. The premiere of this drama was silent, but two years later the film more
The film “Daughter of a Partisan” was especially loved by boys and girls of the 30s. The premiere of this drama was silent, but two years later the film was voiced.
The plot of the film tells about the fearless exploits of a peasant girl Vaselenko, played by a 13-year-old actress Gula Queen. This role was given to her not easy, the girl had to learn to ride a horse, and it was necessary to play at the 5. Filming in the film "Daughter of a Partisan" clearly laid an imprint on the heart of the Queen, the young actress heroically died in 1942.
The film is connected with the historical events of dekulakization of peasants. close
Little Nikitka, the son of polar scientist Sergei Ivanov, runs away from home with the intention of reaching the Arctic where he thinks his father works. more
Little Nikitka, the son of polar scientist Sergei Ivanov, runs away from home with the intention of reaching the Arctic where he thinks his father works. The boy manages to get to Leningrad and the hero enters the Arctic Institute. Sergei is tasked with bringing the fugitive home, but Nikita stubbornly hides his origin and the purpose of the escape. Soon, his grandmother arrives and Ivanov learns that Nikita is his son. He writes a letter to his ex-wife and convinces her to return to him. Between the spouses there is reconciliation - and gathered in the next expedition, Sergei promises his wife and young son to return on time to the Big Land. close
A reckless young woman has her driving license withdrawn, drives home anyway and gets involved in a traffic accident. Realizing this was a little over more
A reckless young woman has her driving license withdrawn, drives home anyway and gets involved in a traffic accident. Realizing this was a little over the top she decides that she has to flee the country. As fate has it, she misses her train and instead meets a handsom young man who imidiately falls in love with her. This marks the beginning of a long night of misunderstandings, chases and courting. close
Produced by the Soviet Union to justify its 1939-40 Winter War campaign in Finland, this outstanding documentary---more than any other such cinematic more
Produced by the Soviet Union to justify its 1939-40 Winter War campaign in Finland, this outstanding documentary---more than any other such cinematic record---visually depicts the much vaunted Mannerheim Line in all its actual emplacements, as seen but two weeks after their capture, and as filmed by Red Army combat photographers onsite, directed by Vasili Belayev. close
Napoleon approaches the telegraph window. The girl cashier, not at all embarrassed, calculates the cost of a telegram addressed to Hitler: “I tried it, I do not advise it.”
Napoleon approaches the telegraph window. The girl cashier, not at all embarrassed, calculates the cost of a telegram addressed to Hitler: “I tried it, I do not advise it.” close
In 1916, a new Russian governor is sent to the Kazakhstan steppes by the Tsar and tries to impose mandatory military service upon the native Kazakhs. more
In 1916, a new Russian governor is sent to the Kazakhstan steppes by the Tsar and tries to impose mandatory military service upon the native Kazakhs. A popular uprising begins against the Tsarist empire. A Kazakh hero, Amangeldy Imanov, leads the revolt and allies with the Bolsheviks against the Kazakh clans loyal to the Tsar. close
Together with other graduates of the Maritime Institute, Irina Zakharova returns to her native Odessa. At the distribution commission, she seeks the appointment more
Together with other graduates of the Maritime Institute, Irina Zakharova returns to her native Odessa. At the distribution commission, she seeks the appointment of the first assistant to the captain on the infamous Pobeda vessel, with the most loosened crew. Carrying a personal example of sailors, Irina successfully fights for a turning point in the mood of sailors, and when the ship gets into a storm, she shows the outstanding qualities of a real sailor. Against the background of these events, the theme of lyrical relationships between Irina and the navigator of the red-flagged ship "Abkhazia" Vasily in love with her is unfolding. close
The film collection consists of three novels, united by a narrative about the actions of the Soviet military unit. The contents of one of the documents more
The film collection consists of three novels, united by a narrative about the actions of the Soviet military unit. The contents of one of the documents found in the fascist headquarters are the plot basis of the novella “Kvartal No. 14”. The novella “Blue Rocks” reproduces the story of a Czech girl saved by Soviet soldiers. The operation of the military unit for landing is the content of the final novella “Lighthouse”.
Quarter 14. Occupied Poland. The night silence of a small Polish town is disrupted by a pistol shot – a Polish worker killed a German officer. The order of the fascist command reads: to cordon off quarter 14, in the area of which the murder occurred, to line up all residents and shoot every tenth if the culprit is not extradited. . .
Blue Rocks. In one district of Czechoslovakia, an uprising broke out against the occupiers. The German command threw part of its troops to suppress the uprising. Two trucks packed with German soldiers set off towards the rebellious town. These cars were driven by two Czech patriots, a father and a son. A mined bridge appeared in front. .
Lighthouse. For the successful conduct of the landing operation, the Soviet command sends a scout-seaman to the place of the planned landing. The guide is a teenage fisherman, a local resident. The boy brings the sailor to his mother's house. A benchmark for paratroopers are the lantern signals given by a brave scout. The Germans can detect the signal. . close