The Soldier and the Lady (1937): Cast
The Soldier and the Lady is a 1937 adventure war film directed by George Nichols Jr., starring Anton Walbrook as Michel Strogoff, Crauford Kent and William Stack. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- George Nichols Jr.
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Soldier and the Lady About?
The premise of The Soldier and the Lady without spoilers.
When rebellion erupts in Russia, Czar Alexander II orders soldier Michael Strogoff to ride 2,000 miles and deliver a vital message to Grand Duke Vladimir. On the train he befriends a fellow traveler and meets a mysterious spy, both of whom surprisingly aid his cause. Penetrating enemy territory, he reaches the outskirts of his hometown, where he must avoid his own mother to complete the mission.
The Soldier and the Lady Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- omsk russia
- bear attack
- battlefield
- title cowritten by female
- horseback chase
- gypsy camp
- knife as weapon
- year 1870
- river crossing
- prologue
- cutting a telegraph wire
- sword fight
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- train journey
- tartar nomad
- turkish army
- russia
- quest adventure
- coded message decoded
- grand duke
- epic war
- posing as someone's sister
- troika
- ambush
- female hostage
- village
- pearl necklace
- facial scar
- executioner
- bandaged face
- irkutsk
- captain
- mongol invasion
- saboteur
- tattoo
- death of leader
- military promotion
- defeated army
- war medal
- hate
- horse and carriage
- 1870s
- mongol
- tsar alexander ii of russia character
- tartar
- love
- colonel the military rank
- st. petersburg russia
- spy
- posing as a blind person
- year 1879
The Soldier and the Lady Cast & Characters
Anton Walbrook leads the cast as Michel Strogoff, with Crauford Kent as Grand Duke's Aide (Uncredited) and William Stack as Grand Duke. Directed by George Nichols Jr.; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Nichols Jr.
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Anton Walbrook as Michel Strogoff - Crauford Kent as Grand Duke's Aide (Uncredited)
- William Stack as Grand Duke
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Ward Bond as Tartar Guard (Uncredited)
Also Starring in The Soldier and the Lady
· 34 more- Paul Guilfoyle Vasiley
- Akim Tamiroff Ivan Ogareff
- Edward Brophy Packer
- Moroni Olsen Tartar Chief (Voice) (Uncredited)
- Eric Blore Henry Blount
- Matthew Betz Chieftain (Uncredited)
- Harry Cording Peasant (Uncredited)
- Paul Harvey Tsar
- Dewey Robinson Cart Driver (Uncredited)
- Francis McDonald Chieftain (Uncredited)
- Doris Lloyd Shepherdess (Uncredited)
- Oscar Apfel Tsar's General (Uncredited)
- Harry Semels Tartar (Uncredited)
- Lynton Brent Sailor (Uncredited)
- Richard Loo Tartar (Uncredited)
- Dick Rich Peasant (Uncredited)
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- Bob Kortman Tartar (Uncredited)
- Frank M. Thomas Railroad Official (Uncredited)
- Constantine Romanoff Executioner (Uncredited)
- Michael Visaroff Innkeeper
- Frank Lackteen Chieftain (Uncredited)
- Philip Morris Peasant (Uncredited)
- Murray Kinnell Peasant (Uncredited)
- Helen Jerome Eddy Shepherd's Wife (Uncredited)
- Budd Fine Peasant (Uncredited)
- Fay Bainter Strogoff's Mother
- Pat Somerset Grand Duke's Aide (Uncredited)
- Elizabeth Allan Nadia
- Margot Grahame Zangarra
- Margaret Armstrong Gypsy Woman (Uncredited)
- Duke R. Lee Peasant (Uncredited)
- John Northpole Tartar (Archive Footage) (Uncredited)
- Leonard Ceeley Tsar's Aide (Uncredited)
- Pete Rasch Tartar (Uncredited)
More from George Nichols Jr.
More films directed by George Nichols Jr.: The Marines Fly High, High School, Man of Conquest and Army Girl.
The Soldier and the Lady Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “The Bandit and the Lady” and “The Adventures of Michael Strogoff”.
- Also known as
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- The Bandit and the Lady
- The Adventures of Michael Strogoff
- Michael Strogoff
- Michel Strogoff
- Miguel Strogoff
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The Soldier and the Lady FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Soldier and the Lady, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Soldier and the Lady?
The Soldier and the Lady runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Soldier and the Lady released?
The Soldier and the Lady was released on April 9, 1937.
Who directed The Soldier and the Lady?
The Soldier and the Lady was directed by George Nichols Jr.
More films by George Nichols Jr. Who is in the cast of The Soldier and the Lady?
The Soldier and the Lady stars Anton Walbrook as Michel Strogoff, Crauford Kent as Grand Duke's Aide (Uncredited) and William Stack as Grand Duke, among 38 credited actors.
Does The Soldier and the Lady have a post-credit scene?
No. The Soldier and the Lady has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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