Alexandre Volkoff (actor)


Alexandre Volkoff was a Russian actor, screenwriter and film director. He established his film career in Russia and was one of a significant number of film artists who fled the country following the Bolshevik takeover.
The bulk of his output was in France where he was known as Alexandre Volkoff. He also made films in Germany and later Italy and collaborated several times with his fellow Russian exile, the actor Ivan Mozzhukhin.

Selected filmography

Director

Features unless otherwise specified:The Fugitive – a short film, Russia, FranceThe Green Spider – a short film, RussiaFather Sergius – co-director, RussiaPeople Die for Metal – RussiaThe House of Mystery – FranceLes Ombres qui passent – FranceKean – FranceThe Loves of Casanova – FranceSecrets of the Orient – FranceThe White Devil – GermanyStjenka Rasin – Germany – Italy

Screenwriter

Heart of an Actress – France