Kean
Kean ou Désordre et génie
Synopsis
By 1820, Edmund Kean is the most admired Shakespearan actor. But if his art is peerless, his free lifestyle is ill thought of, particularly by the high society. Kean has fallen passionately in love with Countess Elena de Koefeld, the wife of the ambassador of Denmark. Elena loves him too but hesitates to give up her rank in society and follow Kean. On the other hand, Anna, a rich heiress who refuses to marry Lord Mewill, the husband chosen by her parents, confesses her love for Kean and decides to become an actress like him... The aristocrats, outraged by Edmund's profligate ways, decide to boycott his performances and his career is broken. Kean does not recover from such a blow and, on a stormy night, dies in Elena's arms.
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KEAN (1924) Opening Title Music by Robert Israel
Type: Clip • Published 2017-12-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Volkoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenelm Foss, Ivan Mosjoukine, Alexandre Volkoff
- Original Title
- Kean ou Désordre et génie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Albatros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Volkoff
Kenelm Foss, Ivan Mosjoukine, Alexandre Volkoff, Alexandre Dumas
Joseph-Louis Mundwiller, Ivan Mosjoukine, Fédote Bourgasoff
Alexandre Kamenka
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Volkoff
Director
Kenelm Foss
Screenplay
Ivan Mosjoukine
Screenplay
Alexandre Volkoff
Screenplay
Alexandre Kamenka
Producer
Alexandre Lochakoff
Production Design
Edouard Gauche
Production Design
Joseph-Louis Mundwiller
Director of Photography
Ivan Mosjoukine
Director of Photography
Fédote Bourgasoff
Director of Photography
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What is Kean about?
By 1820, Edmund Kean is the most admired Shakespearan actor. But if his art is peerless, his free lifestyle is ill thought of, particularly by the high society. Kean has fallen passionately in love with Countess Elena de Koefeld, the wife of the ambassador of Denmark. Elena loves him too but hesitates to give up her rank in society and follow Kean. On the other hand, Anna, a rich heiress who refuses to marry Lord Mewill, the husband chosen by her parents, confesses her love for Kean and decides to become an actress like him... The aristocrats, outraged by Edmund's profligate ways, decide to boycott his performances and his career is broken. Kean does not recover from such a blow and, on a stormy night, dies in Elena's arms.
Who directed Kean?
Kean was directed by Alexandre Volkoff.
Who stars in Kean?
The principal cast of Kean includes Ivan Mosjoukine, Nathalie Lissenko, Pauline Po, Otto Detlefsen, Mary Odette.
When was Kean released and how long is it?
Kean was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.