description Jolly Fellows Overview
Jolly Fellows is a 1934 Soviet musical film directed by Grigori Aleksandrov and featuring Lyubov Orlova, a prominent Soviet singer and actress. The film was translated as Happy-Go-Lucky Guys or Moscow Laughs and Jazz Comedy. It represents an early example of Soviet cinema with Aleksandrov at the helm.
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info Jolly Fellows Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1934 |
help Jolly Fellows FAQ
Who directed the 1934 Soviet musical film Jolly Fellows?
Jolly Fellows, also known as Happy-Go-Lucky Guys, was directed by Grigori Aleksandrov. He was a frequent collaborator of Sergei Eisenstein before shifting to create the first Soviet musical comedy.
Who plays the lead role in the movie Jolly Fellows?
Lyubov Orlova stars as Aniutka, a peasant servant girl who becomes a successful singer. Orlova was already a prominent Soviet singer and became one of the most famous actresses in the Soviet Union after this film.
What is the basic plot of Jolly Fellows?
The film follows a shepherd named Kostya who is mistakenly hired to lead a jazz band. It serves as a showcase for jazz music and comedic misunderstandings, which was a relatively new genre for Soviet cinema at the time.
Is there a connection between Jolly Fellows and American jazz?
Yes, the film heavily incorporates jazz music and was directly inspired by American musical comedies. Aleksandrov reportedly traveled to Hollywood to study the techniques used in early American musicals before directing it.
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