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Cast
Vera Kholodnaya
as Paula, Lorio's partner
Pyotr Chardynin
as Lorio, Musik-Clown
Konstantin Khokhlov
as Olekso Presvich, a hypnotist and illusionist
Ivan Khudoleyev
as Prakhov, a merchant
Vladimir Maksimov
as Volyntsev, an artist
Yanina Mirato
as A lady of the demi-monde
Vitold Polonsky
as Telepnev, a rich gentleman
Olga Rakhmanova
as Volyntsev's mother
Ossip Runitsch
as Zaritskii, a barrister
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1918
Runtime0h 45m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes10
DirectorPyotr Chardynin, Cheslav Sabinsky, Vyacheslav Viskovsky
WritersPyotr Chardynin
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.9 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsBe Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent
About Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent
Paula is a circus performer married to the alcoholic clown-acrobat Lorio. Lorio's heavy drinking leads to him being severely injured during a performance. This forces Paula and the now-crippled Lorio to become street musicians. This film formerly ran to 81 minutes – regrettably, the second half is considered lost.
Directed by Pyotr Chardynin, Cheslav Sabinsky, Vyacheslav Viskovsky, Be Silent, My Sorrow, Be Silent leans on a strong ensemble — Vera Kholodnaya, Pyotr Chardynin, Konstantin Khokhlov — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1918.
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