Kean (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1924, Kean is a drama film directed by Alexandre Volkoff, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. By 1820, Edmund Kean is the most admired Shakespearan actor. But if his art is peerless, his free lifestyle is ill thought of, particularly by the high society. Kean has fallen passionately in love with Countess Elena de Koefeld, the wife of the ambassador of Denmark. Elena loves him too but hesitates to give up her rank in society and follow Kean. On the other hand, Anna, a rich heiress who refuses to marry Lord Mewill, the husband chosen by her parents, confesses her love for Kean and decides to become an actress like him... The aristocrats, outraged by Edmund's profligate ways, decide to boycott his performances and his career is broken. Kean does not recover from such a blow and, on a stormy night, dies in Elena's arms.
Who’s in it. Kean stars Ivan Mosjoukine as Edmund Kean, Natalia Lysenko as La comtesse Elena de Koefeld, Pauline Po as Ophélie / Juliette and Otto Detlefsen as Prince of Wales, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Kean 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 Kean page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kean (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kean change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kean worth watching?
- Kean holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kean?
- Kean stars Ivan Mosjoukine, Natalia Lysenko, Pauline Po, Otto Detlefsen and Mary Odette.
- When was Kean released?
- Kean was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.