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The Bear (Medved)

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The Bear (Medved)
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Original Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USSR
Directed by Isidor Annensky
Release Date 1938
Language Russian
Studio Belgoskino
Main Cast
Character Actor
Grigori Smirnov Mikhail Zharov
Yelena Popova Olga Androvskaya


The Bear (Medved) is a Soviet 1938 B&W comedy movie, a screen adaptation of the same name play by Anton Chekhov. A landowner Grigori Smirnov (Mikhail Zharov) visits Yelena Popova (Olga Androvskaya), a widow whose late husband owes Smirnov a large sum. A quarrel emerges between Smirnov and Popova. Being insulted, Smirnov calls for a duel, not looking on gender of his opponent. To mutual pleasure, the duel turn into lyric scene.


The following weapons were used in the film The Bear (Medved):


Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model

Two Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model revolvers are used by Grigori Smirnov and Yelena Popova during their planned duel.

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Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model - .44 Russian
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Smirnov teachs Popova how to use a gun.
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A good view of Smith & Wesson revolver, hold by Yelena Popova.
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Smirnov aims his revolver.
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The grip and rear part of the frame are seen.

Percussion Cap Pistol

A Percussion Cap Pistol is seen on the wall of Smirnov's house. It resembles Russian M1854 Naval model, though not for sure.

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For comparison: Russian M1854 Naval percussion cap pistol - .71 caliber
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A percussion cap pistol is seen on top left.

Flintlock Pistol

A pair of Flintlock Pistols is also seen on the wall. One of them appears to be a Caucasian type while the other looks like some military model.

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Turkish Flintlock Pistol, a close relative of Caucasian pistol.
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For comparison: Russian Cavalry Pistol M1809 - .70 cal
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A pair of flintlock pistols is seen at the right. The one on top is military-style, the bottom one is Caucasian-style.
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A closer view of Caucasian-style pistol (top left).

Flintlock (?) Carbine

A flintlock or percussion cap short-barreled carbine is also seen on the wall.

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A carbine is seen at the left below percussion cap pistol.