Silva (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, Silva is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Aleksandr Ivanovsky, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Silva Varescu, a self-sufficient and professionally successful cabaret performer from Budapest, is about to embark on a tour of America. Three of her aristocratic admirers, named Edwin, Feri and Boni, prefer her to stay. Edwin, unaware that his parents have already arranged a marriage for him back home in Vienna, orders a notary to prepare a promissory note of his expected marriage to Silva within ten weeks.
Who’s in it. Silva stars Zoya Smirnova-Nemirovich as Silva Varescu, Niyaz Dautov as Edvin, Margarita Sakalis as Stassi and Georgiy Kugushev as Ferry, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silva page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silva tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silva (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silva change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Silva?
- Silva stars Zoya Smirnova-Nemirovich, Niyaz Dautov, Margarita Sakalis, Georgiy Kugushev and Sergei Martinson.
- When was Silva released?
- Silva was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.