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UNITED STATES · 1926

The Volga Boatman

Cecil B. DeMille
Classical Hollywood Russian Revolution class conflict forbidden romance peasant uprising political upheaval
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Synopsis

During the Russian Revolution Princess Vera, though betrothed to Prince Dimitri, is attracted to the peasant Feodor.

Year1926
CountryUnited States
DirectorCecil B. DeMille
MovementClassical Hollywood
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