The Parisian Cobbler (1927): Cast & Plot
The Parisian Cobbler is a 1927 short drama directed by Fridrikh Ermler, starring Aleksandr Melnikov as Komsomol member (uncredited), Bella Chernova and Veronika Buzhinskaya. It runs 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 40 min
- Director
- Fridrikh Ermler
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Sovkino
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Parisian Cobbler About?
The premise of The Parisian Cobbler without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Komsomol member Katya Karnakova (Veronica Buzhinskaya) is the beloved young woman of the tiny provincial town of Old Lopsha. Openly infatuated with fellow Komsomol Andrei (Valery Solovtsov), she makes no effort to conceal her feelings. Their romance leads to an unplanned pregnancy, forcing Katya to face love and duty in the close‑knit community.
The Parisian Cobbler Cast & Characters
Aleksandr Melnikov leads the cast as Komsomol member (uncredited), with Bella Chernova as Vera, komsomol member and Veronika Buzhinskaya as Katya Karnakova. Directed by Fridrikh Ermler; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fridrikh Ermler
- Aleksandr Melnikov as Komsomol member (uncredited)
- Bella Chernova as Vera, komsomol member
- Veronika Buzhinskaya as Katya Karnakova
- Valeri Solovtsov as Andreï Goriunov
Also Starring in The Parisian Cobbler
· 8 more- Semyon Antonov Kolobov, cell secretary
- Yakov Gudkin Motka Tundel, hooligan
- Viktor Portnov Motka Tundel's friend (uncredited)
- Varvara Myasnikova Olga, political activist
- Olga Gortseva Katya's mother
- Fyodor Nikitin Kirik, deaf mute
- Viktor Plotnikov Katya's father
- Gleb Bushtuyev Komsomol member (uncredited)
More from Fridrikh Ermler
More films directed by Fridrikh Ermler: Facing the Judgement of History, Unfinished Story, The Turning Point and No Greater Love.
The Parisian Cobbler Plot Summary
What happens in The Parisian Cobbler from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Katya Karnakova, Veronika Buzhinskaya, is a beloved Komsomol girl in the small provincial town of Old Lopsha, and she is openly smitten with a fellow Komsomol, Andrei Goriunov. Their relationship is not a quiet secret; it sits at the center of Katya’s world as she imagines a future that includes him. The story follows the tension between personal longing and the expectations of a society that seeks a predefined path for young women in a tightly knit community.
Full summary
The whole story of The Parisian Cobbler, scene by scene
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The Parisian Cobbler FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Parisian Cobbler, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Parisian Cobbler?
The Parisian Cobbler runs 40 minutes.
When was The Parisian Cobbler released?
The Parisian Cobbler was released on April 28, 1927.
Who directed The Parisian Cobbler?
The Parisian Cobbler was directed by Fridrikh Ermler.
More films by Fridrikh Ermler Who is in the cast of The Parisian Cobbler?
The Parisian Cobbler stars Aleksandr Melnikov as Komsomol member (uncredited), Bella Chernova as Vera, komsomol member and Veronika Buzhinskaya as Katya Karnakova, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Parisian Cobbler have a post-credit scene?
No. The Parisian Cobbler has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Parisian Cobbler in?
The original language of The Parisian Cobbler is Russian.
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