Without a Dowry (Russian: Бесприданница, romanized: Bespridannitsa) is a 1937 Soviet drama film directed by Yakov Protazanov and starring Nina Alisova.

As preparations for the wedding commence, the dashing nobleman Sergey Paratov, whom Larisa once loved, arrives in town.

Old feelings are reignited, and Larisa impulsively runs away with Paratov for an outing across the Volga River.

In a heated exchange, Karandyshev asserts his claim over her, but Larisa finds him pitiable and insignificant.

Overwhelmed by humiliation and jealousy, Karandyshev fatally shoots Larisa, declaring, "If I can't have you, no one will!"