Mockery
Synopsis
During the tumultuous days of the Russian Revolution, Countess Tatiana Alexandrova must leave Siberia and travel to Novokursk in disguise, for fear of being attacked by Bolsheviks. She enlists the help of the peasant Sergei to get her there safely. They bond, and when they finally arrive at the palace, she reveals herself. Sergei is given work there, but influence from the Bolsheviks makes him contemplate turning Tatiana over to the revolutionaries.
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Lon Chaney
Sergei
Barbara Bedford
Countess Tatiana Alexandrova
Ricardo Cortez
Dimitri
Emily Fitzroy
Mrs. Gaidaroff
Mack Swain
Vladimir Gaidaroff
Károly Huszár
Ivan
Kai Schmidt
Butler
Johnny Mack Brown
Russian Officer (uncredited)
Albert Conti
Military Commandant at Novokursk (uncredited)
Jules Cowles
Peasant Who Robs Tatiana (uncredited)
Frank Leigh
Outlaw Peasant in Cabin (uncredited)
Russ Powell
Man Taking Sergei to Ivan (uncredited)
Bud Rae
Russian Soldier (uncredited)
Michael Visaroff
Cossack Whipping Sergei (uncredited)
Tiny Jones
Sam Savitsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Stig Esbern, Benjamin Christensen, Bradley King
- Original Title
- Mockery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Christensen
Stig Esbern, Benjamin Christensen, Bradley King
Merritt B. Gerstad
John English
Erich Pommer
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Christensen
Director
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Erich Pommer
Producer
Gilbert Clark
Costume Design
John English
Editor
Bradley King
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mockery
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What is Mockery about?
During the tumultuous days of the Russian Revolution, Countess Tatiana Alexandrova must leave Siberia and travel to Novokursk in disguise, for fear of being attacked by Bolsheviks. She enlists the help of the peasant Sergei to get her there safely. They bond, and when they finally arrive at the palace, she reveals herself. Sergei is given work there, but influence from the Bolsheviks makes him contemplate turning Tatiana over to the revolutionaries.
Who directed Mockery?
Mockery was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Who stars in Mockery?
The principal cast of Mockery includes Lon Chaney, Barbara Bedford, Ricardo Cortez, Emily Fitzroy, Mack Swain.
When was Mockery released and how long is it?
Mockery was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.