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A Sixteenth Century Russian Wedding

A dramatization of a wedding in 16th-century Russia, between members of two prominent boyar families (based on paintings by Konstantin Makovskii): Three matchmakers first visit the family of the prospective bride, and then do the same with the prospective bridegroom's family. Later, as the time of the wedding draws near, the bride is dressed with great formality and prepared for the ceremony, as the guests get ready to celebrate the upcoming wedding.

Release DateMay 8, 1909
StatusReleased
Original TitleРусская свадьба XVI столетия
Runtime 13min
Budget
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LanguageNo Language
Original LanguageRussian
Production CountriesRussia
Production CompaniesA. Khanzhonkov and Co.