Tesha (1928)
The luminous Maria Corda stars as the eponymous Tesha, a celebrated Russian dancer who marries an Englishman (Thomas). The couple long for a child but after five years of happy marriage, remain childless. On a trip to Southampton Tesha succumbs to a brief fling with a stranger (Cavanagh), unleashing a barrage of unforeseen consequences and emotional turmoil. The superb cinematography is by the great German cinematographer Werner Brandes who worked on dozens of prestige British productions in the 1920s. Originally shot silent, sound was added in 1929.
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María CordaTeshaJameson ThomasRobert DobreeDaisy CampbellMrs. Dobree
Paul CavanaghLenaneClifford HeatherleyDoctorJ.J. EspinosaDancemasterBoris RanevskyTesha's Father
Mickey BrantfordSimpsonBunty FosseMuriel MintyMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about Tesha
What is Tesha about?
The luminous Maria Corda stars as the eponymous Tesha, a celebrated Russian dancer who marries an Englishman (Thomas). The couple long for a child but after five years of happy marriage, remain childless. On a trip to Southampton Tesha succumbs to a brief fling with a stranger (Cavanagh), unleashing a barrage of unforeseen consequences and emotional turmoil. The superb cinematography is by the great German cinematographer Werner Brandes who worked on dozens of prestige British productions in the 1920s. Originally shot silent, sound was added in 1929.
How long is Tesha?
Tesha has a runtime of 95 minutes.