Boris Mikhin

Boris Mikhin ( (1881–April 11, 1963) was a Russian and Soviet film director, screenwriter, artist, film producer, one of the founders of the Mosfilm film studio.

In 1909 he graduated from Kharkov University. After various odd jobs he joins the film studio of Aleksandr Khanzhonkov.

In 1926 he was arrested on the accusation of wrecking (sabotage) in film industry, acquitted, in 1934 arrested again and spend several months in confinement. After that he left film industry. The first film of Mosfilm Strike (1925 film), producer 1926: Abrek Zaur, director; black and whine silent biographical film about engineer Vasily Glagovev and his son , aviator 1929, Князь Церен (Безродный. Мудрешкин сын), director; black and white silent feature film based on the novel Мудрешкин сын by Kalmyk author 1930 , director, scriptwriter Shot at the Vostokkino ("Eastfilm") film studio