Backdrop image for movie Darkest Russia

Darkest Russia (1917)

Ilda Barosky, a Jewess whose father was killed by Russian soldiers, is a violin student in love with Alexis Nazimoff, son of the Russian aristocracy. Alexis' father arranges a marriage of convenience between Alexis and Olga Karischeff, the daughter of the ambitious minister of police and attempts to shame Ilda at the betrothal celebration. Defiant, Ilda is whipped before the entire assembly. Alexis rushes in to rescue her and terminates his engagement to Olga. In retaliation, Karischeff sentences both Ilda and Alexis to ten years in Siberia as his last official act. The couple attempt to escape their Siberian captivity, are caught and face a firing squad until Count Nazimoff, who has assumed Karischeff's position as minister of police, arrives with a pardon. The couple return home, and the penitent count finally grants them his blessings.

  • Drama
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Alice BradyAlice BradyIlda Barosky
  • Photo of John BowersJohn BowersAlexis Nazimoff
  • Photo of Kate LesterKate LesterKatherine Karischeff
  • Photo of Jack DrumierJack DrumierCount Paul Nazimoff
  • Photo of Lillian CookLillian CookOlga
  • Photo of Herbert BarringtonHerbert BarringtonNicholai
  • Photo of J. Herbert FrankJ. Herbert FrankConstantine Karischeff
  • Photo of Norbert WickiNorbert WickiIvan Barosky
  • Photo of Frank DeVernonFrank DeVernonGrand Duke
  • Photo of Boris KorlinBoris KorlinBarosky

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