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The Soldier and the Lady

The Soldier and the Lady

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Overview

In the face of rebellion in Russia, Czar Alexander II sends soldier Michael Strogoff 2,000 miles away, with a critical message for Grand Duke Vladimir. On the train journey, Michael befriends a traveler and comes into contact with a mysterious spy, who both unexpectedly aid him in his quest. Once behind enemy lines, Michael is near his hometown and his mother, whom he must avoid in order to fulfill his mission.

Directed by George Nichols Jr.
Written by Anne Morrison Chapin, Mortimer Offner, Anthony Veiller
Produced by Pandro S. Berman, Joseph N. Ermolieff
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Top Cast

Anton Walbrook

Anton Walbrook

Michel Strogoff

Elizabeth Allan

Elizabeth Allan

Nadia

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

Ivan Ogareff

Margot Grahame

Margot Grahame

Zangarra

Fay Bainter

Fay Bainter

Strogoff's Mother

Edward Brophy

Edward Brophy

Packer

Eric Blore

Eric Blore

Henry Blount

Paul Guilfoyle

Paul Guilfoyle

Vasiley

William Stack

William Stack

Grand Duke

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey

Tsar

Themes & Keywords

rescuewar correspondentimpersonation

About The Soldier and the Lady

The Soldier and the Lady is a adventure, history, romance, war film released in 1937 exploring themes of rescue, war correspondent, impersonation. Directed by George Nichols Jr., it stars Anton Walbrook, Elizabeth Allan, Akim Tamiroff. In the face of rebellion in Russia, Czar Alexander II sends soldier Michael Strogoff 2,000 miles away, with a critical message for Grand Duke Vladimir. On the train journey, Michael befriends a traveler and comes into contact with a mysterious spy, who both unexpectedly aid him in his quest. Once behind enemy lines, Michael is near his hometown and his mother, whom he must avoid in order to fulfill his mission.

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