25 декабря 1934 года в советский прокат вышла музыкальная комедия «Веселые ребята», которая делалась под Леонида Утесова, но стала знаковой для Григория Александрова и Любови Орловой.
The text centers around the impactful creation and release of the Soviet movie "Веселые ребята" (Jolly Fellows) in 1934. The main idea is this: The movie, initially envisioned for Leonid Utesov, became a landmark film for director Gregory Alexandrov and actress Lyubov Orlova. This happened due to a need for refreshing stories, heroes, and directors familiar with the musical comedy genre, a gap that Alexandrov filled successfully. The reference to Mikhail Bulgakov's writings highlights the era's demand for change and innovation reflected in this new, distinct production.