10 Jan 1927
Metropolis
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the rich and the poor, the son of the city's mastermind meets a prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Sonka the Golden Hand
A popular silent action-adventure film in 8 episodes released from 1914-1916. Directed by Aleksandr Chargonin et al., the series is only partially preserved.
19145h 42min
Top Billed Cast
Rocco Espagnoli Nina Gofman Aleksandr Varyagin 
Pyotr Kashevskiy Николай Васильев V. Vasilyev Soskin Putischev
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