29 Jun 1919
The Funeral of Vera Kholodnaya
This film records the vast public response to the early death of Vera Kholodnaya, the first star of Russian cinema.
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Silent documentary short showcasing a fashion show in the late twenties set at the Côte d'Azur.
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