Child of the Big City
Дитя большого города
Synopsis
Seamstress Mary dreams of a better life outside a sweatshop. Her dreams come true when she draws the attention of the bourgeois Victor. She soon tires of him, and thanks to her, his money is almost gone. When he suggests settling down outside the big city, where his money could be enough for a modest living, she leaves him and picks up a new lover. A year later, he is living in a shabby, cold hovel, still pining away for her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yevgeni Bauer
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Voznesensky
- Original Title
- Дитя большого города
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yevgeni Bauer
Aleksandr Voznesensky
Boris Zavelev
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Department Leadership Roster
Yevgeni Bauer
Director
Aleksandr Voznesensky
Writer
Boris Zavelev
Director of Photography
Yevgeni Bauer
Production Design
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Child of the Big City
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What is Child of the Big City about?
Seamstress Mary dreams of a better life outside a sweatshop. Her dreams come true when she draws the attention of the bourgeois Victor. She soon tires of him, and thanks to her, his money is almost gone. When he suggests settling down outside the big city, where his money could be enough for a modest living, she leaves him and picks up a new lover. A year later, he is living in a shabby, cold hovel, still pining away for her.
Who directed Child of the Big City?
Child of the Big City was directed by Yevgeni Bauer.
Who stars in Child of the Big City?
The principal cast of Child of the Big City includes Yelena Smirnova, Nina Kosljaninowa, Mikhail Salarov, Arseniy Bibikov, Emma Bauer.
When was Child of the Big City released and how long is it?
Child of the Big City was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 37m.