Tesha
Synopsis
The luminous Maria Corda stars as the eponymous Tesha, a celebrated Russian dancer who marries an Englishman (Thomas). The couple long for a child but after five years of happy marriage, remain childless. On a trip to Southampton Tesha succumbs to a brief fling with a stranger (Cavanagh), unleashing a barrage of unforeseen consequences and emotional turmoil. The superb cinematography is by the great German cinematographer Werner Brandes who worked on dozens of prestige British productions in the 1920s. Originally shot silent, sound was added in 1929.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Wimperis, Victor Saville, Violet E. Powell, Walter C. Mycroft, Oliver Sandys
- Original Score
- Harry Gordon
- Original Title
- Tesha
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Burlington Films, British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Arthur Wimperis, Victor Saville, Violet E. Powell, Walter C. Mycroft, Oliver Sandys
Harry Gordon
Victor Saville
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Gordon
Original Music Composer
Reville
Costume Design
Victor Saville
Producer
Victor Saville
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tesha.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tesha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tesha about?
The luminous Maria Corda stars as the eponymous Tesha, a celebrated Russian dancer who marries an Englishman (Thomas). The couple long for a child but after five years of happy marriage, remain childless. On a trip to Southampton Tesha succumbs to a brief fling with a stranger (Cavanagh), unleashing a barrage of unforeseen consequences and emotional turmoil. The superb cinematography is by the great German cinematographer Werner Brandes who worked on dozens of prestige British productions in the 1920s. Originally shot silent, sound was added in 1929.
Who directed Tesha?
Tesha was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in Tesha?
The principal cast of Tesha includes María Corda, Jameson Thomas, Paul Cavanagh, Clifford Heatherley, Muriel Minty.
When was Tesha released and how long is it?
Tesha was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Tesha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tesha was composed by Harry Gordon.