Cross and Mauser explained

Cross and Mauser
Director:Vladimir Gardin
Studio:Goskino
Country:Soviet Union
Language:Silent
Russian intertitles

Cross and Mauser (Russian: Крест и Маузер|Krest i mauzer) is a 1925 Soviet silent adventure film directed by Vladimir Gardin.[1]

Plot

The film takes place during the pre-revolutionary years and the initial period of the Soviet regime. At a monastery shelter in one of Russia's western towns, orphan Yulka gives birth to a son from the shepherd Jerome. Matron of the shelter Pavlikha as directed by the father kills the newborn baby and disposes of the corpse in the Jewish Quarter. The Black Hundreds are spreading the rumor that the murder was committed by the Jews for ritual purposes. Mayhem arises which is supported by the authorities of the city. The church refuses to shelter Jews fleeing from the violent thugs ...

Cast

References

  1. Christie & Taylor p.428

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