Pyotr Chardynin

Pyotr Chardynin (1873-1934), whose name is a stage name, studied dramatic art at the school of the Moscow Philharmonic Society and acted in provincial theatres. He directed his first film in 1909 and became the main director of the Khanzhonkov company, for which he made some two hundred films. In 1916, he moved to its competitor Dmitri Kharitonov. From 1920 to 1923, he worked outside Russia, then returned to work at the Ukrainian studios. He died in Odessa on 14 August 1934.

In the catalogue 1

• CinemaBe Silent, My Sorrow, Be SilentМолчи, грусть... молчиPyotr Chardynin · 1918Cinema