Movie · 1940
Is My universities based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. My universities is based on the book My Universities by Maxim Gorky (1923).
The movie was released in 1940.
The book behind My universities
My Universities
by Maxim Gorky · first published 1923 · autobiography
Autobiographical work by Maxim Gorky.
Common questions
Is My universities based on a book?
Yes. My universities is based on the book My Universities by Maxim Gorky (1923).
Who wrote the book My universities is based on?
My Universities was written by Maxim Gorky and first published in 1923.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read My Universities 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 Maxim Gorky's books
- The Lower Depths (film, 1957)
- Mother (film, 1990)
- The Lower Depths (film, 1936)
- The Childhood of Maxim Gorky (film, 1938)
- Foma Gordeyev (film, 1959)
- Malva (film, 1957)