Princess Tarakanova (1910 film)

Princess Tarakanova (1910) is a Russian silent historical drama film directed by Kai Hansen. The film is based on the story of Princess Tarakanova, a pretender to the Russian throne who claimed to be the daughter of Empress Elizabeth of Russia. The plot revolves around her schemes and eventual capture and imprisonment under the reign of Catherine the Great. The film is notable as one of the earliest cinematic depictions of this historical figure and reflects the popular fascination with her controversial life and claims. Details regarding the cast, production, and critical reception are limited due to the film's age and the scarcity of surviving documentation. It is considered an important, albeit possibly lost, artifact of early Russian cinema.