Michael Strogoff

MICHAEL STROGOFF is an epic 1926 French silent film based on the novel of the same name by Jules Verne. It was directed by Viktor Tourjansky and stars Ivan Mosjoukine in the title role. The film has been highly acclaimed as a classic of the silent cinema. In his book THE PARADE’S GONE BY, noted film historian Kevin Brownlow referred to the film as “brilliant” (p. 233). In her review of the film on her website MOVIES SILENTLY, author Fritzi Kramer states: “One of the finest, best-acted and most beautiful mega-epics ever made, Michael Strogoff has catapulted to the top of my favorites list. The compliment is not given lightly. Jules Verne’s red-blooded Siberian adventure comes to life in a lavish screen adaptation. Massive in scale, the film still manages to keep sight of its humanity. It also boasts imaginative editing, skillful performances, innovative camera work and gorgeous tinting and stencil color.” I have long been wanting to see this film and, while attending the San Francisco Silent