Jolly Fellows

1934·Soviet Union (USSR)·96 min.
Jolly Fellows
Non rated
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An ambitious but untalented singer Yelena mistakes Kostya, a simple shepherd for a famous jazz band leader. They attend a swank get-together, but instead of a saxophone, he brings his pan-pipes as well most of the animals from his farm. But all is not lost. Yelena's long-suffering servant Anyuta (Lyubov Orlova), is a terrific singer. When she and Kostya discover each other, musical and romantic fireworks soon follow. The film was an enormous success and transformed Orlova into the first Soviet movie star.

CinematographyVladimir Nilsen
Original titleVesyolye rebyata (Jolly Fellows)
Also known asMoscow Laughs