Adequate parents always wish their child only good and a happy fate. By following their instructions, the child can achieve a dignified position in society. Lyubov Orlova was an obedient daughter and tried not to upset her relatives.
Starting conditions
Events on a planetary scale change the borders of states and bring confusion to the usual rhythm of life of millions of people. When the first film projector appeared, few people could have imagined that cinema would become one of the main forms of art for all of humanity. Lyubov Petrovna Orlova was born on February 11, 1902 in a noble family. At that time, the parents lived in the Moscow region of Zvenigorod. My father served in the General Staff of the Russian Army. Mother, as was customary among the nobility, was engaged in the home and raising children.
Already at an early age, the girl showed musical and acting abilities. She loved to attend cinematographs accompanied by a nanny on weekends and holidays. By that time, cinemas had already appeared in Moscow, where they "played" black and white tapes and the viewing was accompanied by melodies played by a pianist on the piano. Lyuba also wanted to see herself on the screen and admitted this to her household. However, the parents wanted their daughter to study music, and sent her to a music school. The girl was not very upset, because she had time to study in the theater studio, and to master the technique of playing the piano.
Creative career
After graduating from the music school, Orlova entered the conservatory. At this time, the Civil War was raging in the country. There was not enough food, and Lyuba began to earn money as an accompanist in Moscow cinemas. At the same time, she studied at the theater college and taught at a music school. In 1926, the promising actress was invited to the troupe of the Moscow Musical Theater. After the staging of the opera "Perikola", where Orlova performed the main role, the whole theatrical community started talking about her. In the cinema, textured performers were also required.
In 1933, Orlova was invited to shoot the film "Merry Fellows". Critics and audiences immediately welcomed the character she portrayed on screen. It is not surprising that the artist began to be invited to other projects. Films shot in the pre-war period with the participation of Lyubov Orlova are still popular today. Musical comedy films "Volga-Volga", "Spring", "Circus" are included in the Golden Fund of the world cinema. During the war, the actress went to perform in the army. She was greeted with enthusiasm by the fighters who, after the concert, had to go on the attack.
Recognition and privacy
For her great contribution to the development of Russian culture, Orlova was awarded the honorary title "People's Artist of the Soviet Union". She was awarded the Order of Lenin and other distinctions.
The personal life of the actress has developed well. She had to part with her first husband because he came under investigation and received a long prison sentence. The second time Orlova married the director Grigory Alexandrov. They have developed not only a strong family union, but also a creative one. The actress passed away in January 1975 after a long illness.
