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An opportunistic businessman tries to pass off a mysterious impostor as the Grand Duchess Anastasia, and she is so convincing that even the biggest skeptics believe her.An opportunistic businessman tries to pass off a mysterious impostor as the Grand Duchess Anastasia, and she is so convincing that even the biggest skeptics believe her.An opportunistic businessman tries to pass off a mysterious impostor as the Grand Duchess Anastasia, and she is so convincing that even the biggest skeptics believe her.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 7 wins & 6 nominations total
Sacha Pitoëff
- Piotr Ivanovich Petrovin
- (as Sacha Pitoeff)
Grégoire Gromoff
- Stepan
- (as Gregoire Gromoff)
Ina De La Haye
- Marusia
- (as Ina de la Haye)
John Adams
- Servant
- (uncredited)
Paul Beradi
- Man in Bar
- (uncredited)
Paul Bildt
- Bit Part
- (uncredited)
Newton Blick
- Maître d'
- (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
- Ballet Patron
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAt the time of filming, those at Fox were not aware that the real Anna Anderson was still alive. After this came to their attention, they flew to her home in Germany and asked permission to use her name. It should be noted that, in the film, the full name "Anna Anderson" is never used, although "Mrs. Anderson" is briefly employed as an incognito in the later stages of the story.
- GoofsWhile on the train to Copenhagen, Anna, studying a photograph of the fictional Prince Paul, can't remember how old she was when she was engaged to him. Bounine answers, "Sixteen."
In reality, neither the Grand Duchess Anastasia nor any of her three sisters were ever engaged.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue: PARIS 1928
RUSSIAN EASTER
- ConnectionsFeatured in Concept (1964)
Featured review
I've loved this movie for... I don't know how long. I must have seen this movie about fifty times !!
First of all it's a great story; The mystery surrounding Anastasia. Second of all, it contains such brilliant actors: Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes, Matita Hunt etc.
I've always loved Ingrid Bergman - and still do. But when I saw this movie it was another actress who captured me - Helen Hayes. She gives an absolutely outstanding performance as the old dowager empress. I was totally carried away ! And then came that scene... You who have seen this movie knows exactly what scene I'm talking about: The confrontation-scene between the old empress and Anastasia at the hotel.
I can assure everyone who hasn't yet seen this movie, that this is the best and most well-played scene in the entire movie history ! There is no doubt about it. You just have to see the movie and this scene for yourself. I guarantee that you'll agree with me. You really have to promise me; Do not miss Helen Hayes, who truly IS the empress - of this movie!
I just got one question before I go: How can it be that Helen Hayes isn't a more famous actress ??? I've never seen anything like that performance !
First of all it's a great story; The mystery surrounding Anastasia. Second of all, it contains such brilliant actors: Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes, Matita Hunt etc.
I've always loved Ingrid Bergman - and still do. But when I saw this movie it was another actress who captured me - Helen Hayes. She gives an absolutely outstanding performance as the old dowager empress. I was totally carried away ! And then came that scene... You who have seen this movie knows exactly what scene I'm talking about: The confrontation-scene between the old empress and Anastasia at the hotel.
I can assure everyone who hasn't yet seen this movie, that this is the best and most well-played scene in the entire movie history ! There is no doubt about it. You just have to see the movie and this scene for yourself. I guarantee that you'll agree with me. You really have to promise me; Do not miss Helen Hayes, who truly IS the empress - of this movie!
I just got one question before I go: How can it be that Helen Hayes isn't a more famous actress ??? I've never seen anything like that performance !
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Box office
- Budget
- $3,520,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.55 : 1
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