Michel Strogoff

Adapted from Jules Verne's 1876 novel Michael Strogoff, the film tells the tale of a Russian courier named Michael Strogoff who has to dash across Russia with a vital message for the tsar's brother, wrestling with bears and fighting off ferocious Tatar rebels along the way. Captured by the Tatars, he is brought before their leader and blinded with a red hot sword by the executioner.

Director: Viktor Tourjansky

Cast: Ivan Mosjoukine, Nathalie Kovanko, Acho Chakatouny, Boris de Fast, Jeanne Brindeau, Vladimir Kvanin, Vladimir Gajdarov, Marie-Louise Vois

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.