

Glumov's Diary
Дневник Глумова
Synopsis
Filmic insert to Eisenstein's modernized, free adaptation of Ostrovskiy's 19th-century Russian stage play, "The Wise Man" ("Na vsyakogo mudretsa dovolno prostoty"). The anti-hero Glumov tries to escape exposure in the midst of acrobatics, derring-do, and farcical clowning. Several members of Eisenstein's troupe at the legendary "Proletkult" stage theatre in Moscow briefly appear in this little film.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Sergei Eisenstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergei Eisenstein
- Original Title
- Дневник Глумова
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Goskino USSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergei Eisenstein
Sergei Eisenstein
Boris Frantsisson
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Department Leadership Roster
Sergei Eisenstein
Director
Boris Frantsisson
Director of Photography
Sergei Eisenstein
Writer
Aleksandr Khanzhonkov
Producer
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The Story Of Film
Sergei M. Eisenstein
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glumov's Diary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Glumov's Diary about?
Filmic insert to Eisenstein's modernized, free adaptation of Ostrovskiy's 19th-century Russian stage play, "The Wise Man" ("Na vsyakogo mudretsa dovolno prostoty"). The anti-hero Glumov tries to escape exposure in the midst of acrobatics, derring-do, and farcical clowning. Several members of Eisenstein's troupe at the legendary "Proletkult" stage theatre in Moscow briefly appear in this little film.
Who directed Glumov's Diary?
Glumov's Diary was directed by Sergei Eisenstein.
Who stars in Glumov's Diary?
The principal cast of Glumov's Diary includes Grigori Aleksandrov, Aleksandr Antonov, Sergei Eisenstein, Ivan Yazykanov, Maksim Shtraukh.
When was Glumov's Diary released and how long is it?
Glumov's Diary was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 5m.



















