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Tesha (1928)

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.

  • Romance
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of María CordaMaría CordaTesha Dobree
  • Photo of Jameson ThomasJameson ThomasRobert Dobree
  • Photo of Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghLenane
  • Photo of Clifford HeatherleyClifford HeatherleyDoctor
  • Photo of Muriel MintyMuriel MintyMaid
  • Photo of Daisy CampbellDaisy CampbellMrs. Dobree
  • Photo of J.J. EspinosaJ.J. EspinosaMaestro
  • Photo of Bunty FosseBunty FosseTesha (child)
  • Photo of Mickey BrantfordMickey BrantfordYoung Simpson
  • Photo of Boris RanevskyBoris RanevskyTesha's Father

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