Movie · 1929
Is An Hour with Chekhov based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. An Hour with Chekhov is based on the works The Death of a Government Clerk by Anton Chekhov (1883) and Chameleon by Anton Chekhov (1884) and Anna on the Neck by Anton Chekhov (1895).
The movie was released in 1929.
The book behind An Hour with Chekhov
The Death of a Government Clerk
by Anton Chekhov · first published 1883
Short story by Anton Chekhov.
Other adaptations of The Death of a Government Clerk
- Dark Eyes (film, 1987)
- The Anna Cross (film, 1954)
Common questions
Is An Hour with Chekhov based on a book?
Yes. An Hour with Chekhov is based on the works The Death of a Government Clerk by Anton Chekhov (1883) and Chameleon by Anton Chekhov (1884) and Anna on the Neck by Anton Chekhov (1895).
Who wrote the book An Hour with Chekhov is based on?
The Death of a Government Clerk was written by Anton Chekhov and first published in 1883.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Death of a Government Clerk before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Anton Chekhov's books
- The Lady with the Dog (film, 1960)
- An Unfinished Piece for Mechanical Piano (film, 1977)
- The Seagull (film, 2018)
- Uncle Vanya (film, 1970)
- The Grasshopper (film, 1955)
- The Bad Good Man (film, 1973)