Acting

Nicholas Soussanin

Born January 16, 1889 · Yalta, Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire [now Crimea, Ukraine]

Died April 27, 1975 · aged 86

Nicholas Soussanin (born 16 January 1889, Yalta, Taurida Governorate, Russian Empire [present-day Crimea, Ukraine] – 27 April 1975, New York City, New York) was a Russian actor who settled and worked in the United States. He was married to the film star Olga Baclanova from 1929-39, and was the grandfather of actress Lanna Saunders. He had at least two children (a son born from a previous relation…

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Black MagicBlack Magic · 1949
Black Magic
6.41949
MovieDramaHistory
A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV's court.
The Road to GloryThe Road to Glory · 1936
The Road to Glory
6.51936
MovieDramaWar
The story of trench life during World War I through the lives of a French regiment. As men are killed and replaced jaunty Lt. Denet becomes more and more somber. His rival for the affection of nurse Monique is Capt. La Roche.
Arsène LupinArsène Lupin · 1932
Arsène Lupin
7.01932
MovieMysteryRomance
A charming and very daring thief known as Arsene Lupin is terrorizing the wealthy of Paris. He even goes so far as to threaten the Mona Lisa. But the police, led by the great Guerchard, think they know Arsene Lupin's identity, and they have a secret weapon to catch him.
Champagne CharlieChampagne Charlie · 1936
Champagne Charlie
5.41936
MovieDramaCrime
The story is told in flashback. Backers want a gambler to marry a rich girl for her dowry.
Are You There?Are You There? · 1930
Are You There?
7.01930
MovieActionComedy
Beatrice Lillie shines in disguise as a private detective.
BetrayalBetrayal · 1929
Betrayal
9.01929
MovieDrama
André Frey, a bohemian artist, woos and wins a rustic Swiss maid, promising to return to her after a visit to the city. The girl, Vroni, finds herself pregnant and is forced by her father to marry Poldi Moser, the mayor of the small Swiss town. Moser and Vroni are happy together, and two sons are born to them. André returns to the village periodically and finally asks Vroni to go away with him. She refuses, and he writes her an angry note. That evening, Vroni and André are involved in a toboggan accident; Vroni is killed outright, and André is fatally injured. Moser finds André's note and goes to him, demanding of the dying man to know which of the boys is in fact André's child. Thinking to protect his own son, André informs Moser that Moser's own son is his (André's) son. Moser swears vengeance on the child but relents when he realizes that he loves both boys equally.
The Last CommandThe Last Command · 1928
The Last Command
7.41928
MovieDramaHistory
A former Imperial Russian general and cousin of the Czar ends up in Hollywood as an extra in a movie directed by a former revolutionary.
A Gentleman of ParisA Gentleman of Paris · 1927
A Gentleman of Paris
8.01927
MovieComedy
Le Marquis de Marignan is a French aristocrat and seducer who flirts with every Parisian girl he meets. If dallying with youngster fräuleins isn't enough to keep him busy, the Marquis also has to cope with an unexpected visit from his fiancée and her father.

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BetrayalBetrayal · 1929
Betrayal
9.01929
MovieDrama
André Frey, a bohemian artist, woos and wins a rustic Swiss maid, promising to return to her after a visit to the city. The girl, Vroni, finds herself pregnant and is forced by her father to marry Poldi Moser, the mayor of the small Swiss town. Moser and Vroni are happy together, and two sons are born to them. André returns to the village periodically and finally asks Vroni to go away with him. She refuses, and he writes her an angry note. That evening, Vroni and André are involved in a toboggan accident; Vroni is killed outright, and André is fatally injured. Moser finds André's note and goes to him, demanding of the dying man to know which of the boys is in fact André's child. Thinking to protect his own son, André informs Moser that Moser's own son is his (André's) son. Moser swears vengeance on the child but relents when he realizes that he loves both boys equally.

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