Jolly Fellows 1934
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Grigori Aleksandrov
- Where to Stream
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What is Jolly Fellows?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Jolly Fellows" (1934).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1934
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 9, 1934
- Original language
- RU
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Genres
- Music, Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 22 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Jolly Fellows (Russian: Vesyolye rebyata; also translated as Happy-Go-Lucky Guys, Moscow Laughs, and Jazz Comedy).
Year: 1934.
Genre: Soviet musical comedy / Russian musical comedy movie.
Director: Grigori Aleksandrov.
Cast: Lyubov Orlova, Leonid Utyosov, Valentin Parnakh.
Setting: Odessa and Moscow in the 1930s.
Plot:
Shepherd Kostya Potekhin is mistaken for an international concert star.
He falls in love with Anyuta and plays the "star" for her.
He becomes the leader of a Jazz-Band (composed of vibrant and eccentric young musicians called the "jolly fellows").
Leading the band is challenging due to creative differences and fiery tempers.
He gives a show at the Odessa Music Hall.
He is destined
Should you watch it?
“A shepherd is mistaken for a famous musician in this pioneering Soviet musical comedy.”
- It holds the distinction of being the first Soviet musical comedy.
- The plot features a lively progression from a shepherd's life to a Bolshoi Theatre performance.
- It offers a unique window into 1930s Soviet entertainment culture.
- The film's pacing and comedic style reflect the sensibilities of 1930s cinema, which may feel dated to modern viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in the historical origins of the Soviet musical genre.
This is a lighthearted musical comedy with a fast-paced, performance-driven tone suitable for general audiences.
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It is worth watching for those interested in film history and the evolution of the musical genre.
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The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes.
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