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.
Director: Victor Saville
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María Corda as Tesha Dobree |
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Jameson Thomas as Robert Dobree |
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Paul Cavanagh as Lenane |
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Clifford Heatherley as Doctor |
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Muriel Minty as Maid |
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Daisy Campbell as Mrs. Dobree |
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J.J. Espinosa as Maestro |
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Bunty Fosse as Tesha (child) |
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Mickey Brantford as Young Simpson |
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Boris Ranevsky as Tesha's Father |
| Sound | W.L. Trytel | Music Director |
| Directing | Basil Roscoe | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Harry Gordon | Original Music Composer |
| Writing | Arthur Wimperis | Other |
| Writing | Victor Saville | Adaptation |
| Writing | Walter C. Mycroft | Adaptation |
| Writing | Violet E. Powell | Scenario Writer |
| Directing | Victor Saville | Director |
| Writing | Oliver Sandys | Story |
| Production | Victor Saville | Producer |
| Crew | Werner Brandes | Cinematography |
| Art | Hugh Gee | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Reville | Costume Design |
