Summaries

Nina Petrovna is a Russian beauty claimed by two Austrian officers.

Nina Petrovna is a striking Russian beauty coming to Vienna as a mistress of Baron Engrem (Clariond), who is a wealthy and mature man. In Vienna she meets young and handsome Lt. Franz Korff (Gravet) and they fall in love with each other. Baron challenges Korff, but Nina returns to Baron to prevent the duel between her two lovers. She saves the lives of two men, albeit her own life becomes meaningless without her passionate lover.—Steve Shelokhonov

Nina Petrovna (Isa Miranda), a Russian, returns to Vienna as the mistress of an Austrian officer, Baron Engern (Aime Clariond.) There, she meets Lt. Franz Korff (Fernand Gravet)and falls in love with him. And he with her but he leaves the city when he discovers she is the Baron's mistress. Nina breaks with the Baron, who promptly challenges Korff to a duel. Nina returns to the Baron to prevent the duel but, without her lover, finds that life means nothing to her. First US showing at the Filmarte in NYC, with French dialogue and complete English titles, including the title itself to "The Lie of Nina Petrovna."—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • duel
  • mistress
  • tragedy
  • challenge
  • royalty
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • War
Release date Nov 3, 1937
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin France
Language French
Production companies Solar Films

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 21m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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