The Global Archive Complementing the Tone of Cherevichki: Cult Guide

Dir: Charley Chase

A young married couple volunteer to take charge of several orphans after the asylum has burned down. Of course they find their hands full with their troublesome charges.

Dir: Pyotr Chardynin

Newsreel of the funeral of Russian silent film actress Vera Kholodnaya (1893-1919).

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Pohorony Very Kholodnoi perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Hal Roach

An American book salesman (Lloyd) is persuaded to go to the kingdom of Thermosa to impersonate the Prince. He is greeted by a peasants' revolt before the real prince shows up to claim his throne and princess. The revolution succeeds, and the American is elected president of the new republic.

Dir: Unknown Director

The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of His Royal Slyness perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Pyotr Chardynin

The young ballerina Lolla performs in small town. Honorable man Brückk fall in love, and the girl, under pressure from her mother, agrees to marry him. But her boring family life oppresses her, and her dreams of returning to the stage.

Dir: Pyotr Chardynin

The waiter Antosha is in love with his owner's daughter. This distracts Antosha from work and the owner is going to fire him. The notary appears and informs the owner that Antosha is receiving a large inheritance. He offers the owner to conclude a three-year contract with Antosha. In the event of its early termination, the owner receives a large amount. Something will get, of course, and the notary. Drunk Antosha signs a contract, and the next day he becomes rich. Antosha wants to quit right away, but after getting acquainted with the contract, he remains to work. At night, he leads the luxurious life of a rich man. The owner of the restaurant is trying this way and that to fire Antosha. But he manages not only to avoid being fired, but also to marry his daughter.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of A Fitting Gift perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Pyotr Chardynin

The story and doings of several people belonging to different strata of society and unrelated family - household relationships.

Dir: Pyotr Chardynin

A semi-historical drama by Gabriele D'Annunzio.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Lyubov statskogo sovetnika perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: Reggie Morris

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Pyotr Chardynin

Based on the novel of the same name by Ivan Goncharov. The film has been preserved without subtitles.