Jolly Fellows
Merry Fellows was the first Soviet musical comedy. Set in Odessa and Moscow in the 1930s. Shepherd Kostya Potekhin (Utyosov) is mistaken for an international concert star. He falls in love with Anyuta (Orlova) and plays the "star" for her. In a cascade of comic musical numbers he becomes the leader of a Jazz-Band and gives a hilarious show at the Odessa Music Hall. Now he is destined to perform at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Весёлые ребята
- Genres: Music, Comedy
- Release Date: 1934-12-09
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 6.2/10 (19 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Moscow kinokombinat
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.8057
- Languages: Russian
Cast & Crew
Leonid Utyosov
as Костя Потехин (Kostya Potekhin)
Lyubov Orlova
as Анюта, домашняя работница (Anyuta - the Housemaid)
Mariya Strelkova
as Елена - дитя Торгсина |Yelena - Child of the Foreign Trade Union
Fyodor Kurikhin
as Факельщик (Mortician)
Emmanuil Geller
as Зритель, нет в титрах (Music-hall audience member (uncredited))
Yelena Tyapkina
as Мачеха Анюты (Anyuta's Stepmother)
Niki Otto
as Музыкант, зачинщик драки на репетиции
Arnold Arnold
as Дирижер из Парагвая (Fraschini - the conductor from Paraguay)
Robert Erdman
as Учитель музыки (German music teacher)
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What is Jolly Fellows?▼
Jolly Fellows is a Music, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1934-12-09.
Who are the main actors in Jolly Fellows?▼
The main cast includes Leonid Utyosov, Lyubov Orlova, Mariya Strelkova, Fyodor Kurikhin, Emmanuil Geller, .
Where can I watch Jolly Fellows online?▼
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Is Jolly Fellows based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Jolly Fellows?▼
Jolly Fellows has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 19 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Jolly Fellows?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Jolly Fellows?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Moscow kinokombinat. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Jolly Fellows filmed?▼
Jolly Fellows was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Jolly Fellows?▼
The total runtime of Jolly Fellows is 96 minutes.
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Will there be a sequel to Jolly Fellows?▼
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