Where to Watch Balalaika (1939) in the US

What it's about

Prince Peter Karagin, an officer in the Cossack army, sees and hears lovely Lydia Marakova in the cafe Balalaika in St. Petersburg and wants to meet her. When he hears she likes to fraternize with a lower class of people, he gives a student 50 rubles for his clothing. She eventually accepts his persistant presence and they fall in love. Peter uses his influence to get Lydia an audition at the opera house, where she is hired and is scheduled to perform later. The Prince, however, is not aware that she, her father and brother are part of a revolutionary movement. Their mutual deception is quickly shattered when Peter and the Cossacks violently break up a revolutionary rally in the public square, where Lydia's brother is killed. Soon afterwards, she learns that the rebels plan to assassinate Peter and his uncle, General Karagin, at the opera house on opening night, and still in love, she warns Peter not to go to the performance. He cancels the reservations, but General Karagin decides to go, and Peter joins him.

Cast and crew

Director

Reinhold Schünzel

Writer

Leon Gordon, Charles Bennett, Jacques Deval

Starring

Nelson Eddy, Ilona Massey, Charles Ruggles

Details

Release date

Dec 29, 1939

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$254,200

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Where to Watch Balalaika (1939) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Balalaika in the United States?

Balalaika is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video.

Can I stream Balalaika or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video.

Can I watch Balalaika for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for Balalaika in the United States.