The Volga Boatman

The Volga Boatman (1926)

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

Date of release
1926-05-23
TMDB
6.5 / 10 (4)
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Drama
Director
Cecil B. DeMille

Casting

Interesting facts

The Volga Boatman is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, who reportedly said the film was, "his greatest achievement in picture making". The film's budget was $479,000 and it grossed $1.27 million. The film was highly successful, turning William Boyd into matinee idol overnight.

Production

The film was based on a 1926 Konrad Bercovici novel of the same title and was adapted for the screen by Lenore J. Coffee. Mitchell Leisen, Anton Grot, and Max Parker served as art directors. Costumes were done by Adrian.

Location shooting for the film was carried out near Rio Vista, California, in 1925.

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