Zaritskii is a young man deeply in love with Paula, whom she chooses after leaving Volyntsev. An inveterate gambler, he loses a large sum to Telepnev and devises a plan to steal the cheque he gave him. Paula unknowingly distracts the party by singing while Zaritskii attempts to break into the safe; Telepnev shoots him in the darkness.
Ossip Runitsch has 26 screen credits in a career dating back to 1915. Signature works include Die Bestie im Menschen, The Golden Twist, Song of Triumphant Love. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
