Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1918, Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent is a drama film directed by Pyotr Chardynin, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. Paula is a circus performer married to the alcoholic clown-acrobat Lorio. Lorio's heavy drinking leads to him being severely injured during a performance. This forces Paula and the now-crippled Lorio to become street musicians. This film formerly ran to 81 minutes – regrettably, the second half is considered lost.
Who’s in it. Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent stars Vera Kholodnaya as Paula, Lorio's partner, Pyotr Chardynin as Lorio, Musik-Clown, Konstantin Khokhlov as Olekso Presvich, a hypnotist and illusionist and Ivan Khudoleyev as Prakhov, a merchant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent worth watching?
- Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent?
- Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent stars Vera Kholodnaya, Pyotr Chardynin, Konstantin Khokhlov, Ivan Khudoleyev and Vladimir Maksimov.
- When was Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent released?
- Be Silent, Sorrow, Be Silent was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.