Arshin Takes a Wife

Synopsis

Set in Baku at the turn of the 20th century, a young successful businessman Asgar wishes to marry. He wants his bride to be the choice of his heart, however, Azerbaijani tradition restricted him from communicating with the lady as a lover before marriage. So Asgar decides to disguise himself as a mere cloth peddler and the young woman Gulchohra falls in love with him.

Director

Nikolai Leshchenko

Written by

Sabit Rakhman

Music

Uzeyir Hadjibeyov

Studio

Baku Film Studio

Released

1 October 1945

Genres

Music, Comedy, Romance