The Cossacks (1928 film)

The Cossacks is a 1928 American silent drama film produced and distributed by MGM and directed by George Hill and Clarence Brown. The film stars John Gilbert and Rene Adore and is based on the 1863 novel The Cossacks by Leo Tolstoy.

Before filming completed, director George W. Hill requested that he be removed as director as he did not like the films subject matter and had tired of Gilbert and Adores complaints. Clarence Brown was later hired to reshoot several scenes and ultimately completed the film.

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