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In the final days of Czarist Russia, a peasant is raised from the ranks to Lieutenant. The other officers, aristocrats all, resent him, and make his life difficult. He falls in love with a princess, who spurns him. When he is caught in her room, he is stripped of his rank and thrown into prison. Then comes the Red Terror, and the tables are turned.
A Russian peasant, a decorated soldier named Ivan, finds himself deeply in love with the beautiful and high-born Natasha. When she is arranged to marry a wealthy and older captain, Ivan, in despair, volunteers for a dangerous mission on the Siberian front during World War I. He suffers a head injury and is presumed dead, but is later found and nursed back to health by a mysterious woman, only to discover his past love has married the captain.
The 1928 silent film 'Tempest' was a critical success, praised for its epic scope, Barrymore's performance, and its artistic direction. It was considered one of the year's most ambitious and visually stunning productions, though its melodramatic plot was occasionally noted.
Praised for its grand scale and visual artistry.
John Barrymore's performance was widely lauded.
Considered a significant silent film achievement of its era.
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The film featured an innovative early use of Technicolor for its climactic storm sequence, which was a significant technical achievement for a silent film at the time.
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John Barrymore is the aspiring sergeant "Markov" who is studying hard for a commission in the Russian Imperial army. It's ten years since any NCO has been promoted, but he has the support of the old General (George Fawcett) and though scept...