Movie Description
Tesha
(1928)Overview
The luminous Maria Corda stars as the eponymous Tesha, a celebrated Russian dancer who marries an Englishman (Thomas). The couple long for a child but after five years of happy marriage, remain childless. On a trip to Southampton Tesha succumbs to a brief fling with a stranger (Cavanagh), unleashing a barrage of unforeseen consequences and emotional turmoil. The superb cinematography is by the great German cinematographer Werner Brandes who worked on dozens of prestige British productions in the 1920s. Originally shot silent, sound was added in 1929.
Featured Crew
Cast
Tesha Dobree
Robert Dobree
Lenane
Doctor
Maid
Mrs. Dobree
Maestro
Tesha (child)
Young Simpson
Tesha's Father
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Facts
Original TitleTesha
Status Released
Release Information
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1928-08-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 27m
Production CompaniesBurlington Films,British International Pictures
Genres
- Romance
- Drama
