Anna Karenina

"THESE TWO LOVED...and the world stood aghast!"

Nov 1 1935 Approved 1h 35m
Drama, Romance

In 19th century Russia a woman in a respectable marriage to a senior statesman must grapple with her love for a dashing soldier.

Plot

This version of the Tolstoy classic lingers longer in Moscow during the weeks that follow the initial meeting of the starstruck lovers-to-be Vronsky and Anna Karenina. The story -- as it unfolds -- also focuses on Kitty, a young woman who is related to Anna's sister-in-law whose marital rift has brought Anna to Moscow. Until Anna shows up, Kitty had hopes of getting Vronsky, who is single and well connected, to propose to her. Ignored by Vronsky, Kitty turns her attention to another suitor, a man who seems to have a lot in common with Tolstoy.

Written by

Lev Tolstoy, Clemence Dane, Salka Viertel

Directed by

Clarence Brown

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins total

Scores
# of Votes
5,932
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA