The Twelve Chairs (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1933, The Twelve Chairs is a comedy film directed by Michał Waszyński.
What it’s about. The first movie adaptation of the Russian novel "The Twelve Chairs" by Ilya Ilf and Yevgeniy Petrov. The basic idea from this movie, in which a barber and an antique salesman were searching for money hidden in one of of twelve chairs, was later reused for other official and unofficial adaptions of the book
Who’s in it. The Twelve Chairs stars Vlasta Burian as holič Ferdinand Šuplátko, Zula Pogorzelska as Protektorka sierocińca, Adolf Dymsza as Antykwariusz Kamil Klepka and Józef Kondrat as Taksówkarz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Twelve Chairs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twelve Chairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twelve Chairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Twelve Chairs (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Twelve Chairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Twelve Chairs worth watching?
- The Twelve Chairs holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Twelve Chairs?
- The Twelve Chairs stars Vlasta Burian, Zula Pogorzelska, Adolf Dymsza, Józef Kondrat and Wiktor Biegański.
- When was The Twelve Chairs released?
- The Twelve Chairs was released in 1933.