Movie · 1938
Is The Childhood of Maxim Gorky based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Childhood of Maxim Gorky is based on the book My Childhood by Maxim Gorky (1913).
The movie was released in 1938.
The book behind The Childhood of Maxim Gorky
My Childhood
by Maxim Gorky · first published 1913 · autobiography
Autobiographical work by Maxim Gorky.
Common questions
Is The Childhood of Maxim Gorky based on a book?
Yes. The Childhood of Maxim Gorky is based on the book My Childhood by Maxim Gorky (1913).
Who wrote the book The Childhood of Maxim Gorky is based on?
My Childhood was written by Maxim Gorky and first published in 1913.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read My Childhood 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)
- My universities (film, 1940)
- Foma Gordeyev (film, 1959)
- Malva (film, 1957)