The Volga Boatman
Synopsis
During the Russian Revolution Princess Vera, though betrothed to Prince Dimitri, is attracted to the peasant Feodor.
Top Cast
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William Boyd
Feodor
Elinor Fair
Vera
Robert Edeson
Prince Nikita
Victor Varconi
Prince Dimitri
Julia Faye
Mariusha
Theodore Kosloff
Stefan
Arthur Rankin
Vasili
John George
Soldier (uncredited)
Ruth Miller
Ed Brady
Boatman
Charles Clary
Red Army Officer
Gino Corrado
White Army Officer
Malcolm Denny
Lillian Elliott
Landlady
John George
Red Army Soldier
William Humphrey
Head of the Tribunal
Viola Louie
Eugene Pallette
Revolutionary
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee
- Original Title
- The Volga Boatman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Lenore J. Coffee, Konrad Bercovici
J. Peverell Marley, Arthur C. Miller, Fred Westerberg
Anne Bauchens
Cecil B. DeMille
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
Fred Westerberg
Director of Photography
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Lenore J. Coffee
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Volga Boatman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Volga Boatman about?
During the Russian Revolution Princess Vera, though betrothed to Prince Dimitri, is attracted to the peasant Feodor.
Who directed The Volga Boatman?
The Volga Boatman was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in The Volga Boatman?
The principal cast of The Volga Boatman includes William Boyd, Elinor Fair, Robert Edeson, Victor Varconi, Julia Faye.
When was The Volga Boatman released and how long is it?
The Volga Boatman was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is The Volga Boatman based on a book or true story?
The Volga Boatman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Konrad Bercovici".