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Bag Filmens Kulisser
Olaf Fønss, 1923
When Clara sees an ad announcing that the tabloid newspaper B.T. is looking for a young, beautiful woman to play a part in their upcoming amateur film, she does not hesitate.
Et Budskab til Napoleon paa Elba
Viggo Larsen, 1909
A group of sworn Napoleon supporters decide to inform the emperor of the plans for his release from captivity on Elba. They send a messenger off to the island, but because one of the conspirators has betrayed the plan, the journey becomes perilous.The film contains Danish intertitles.
I Storm og Stille
Vilhelm Glückstadt, 1915
After a misspent youth on the wrong side of the law, Teddy finally meets a woman capable of making him break with the past and settle down. Unfortunately, his debt to a loan shark has forced him to pledge part of his future wife’s dowry. When it turns out that his father-in-law has decided to pay the dowry in smaller instalments and will not pay out a lump sum until after three years of marriage, Teddy finds himself in serious trouble.
I Tronens Skygge
Einar Zangenberg, 1914
When Prince Otto is involved in a hunting accident, the game warden’s daughter Ellen becomes his nurse. She falls head over heels in love with him and the infatuation is mutual. But when the prince’s father, the ruler, dies, it turns out that the prince’s heart is bequeathed to someone else.
Uden Nattegn
Christian Schrøder, 1912
Jens wants to take his girlfriend out, and when his request for the evening off is refused, he sneaks out anyway. Unfortunately, the sergeant finds out about Jens' plans and follows him.
Frederik Buch som Dekoratør
Sofus Wolder, 1913
A cheerful, lively decorator is given the task of upholstering a chair in a wealthy household. However, his working methods prove somewhat unorthodox, and before long the splendid home needs an entire flock of craftsmen.
Den Fremmede
Vilhelm Glückstadt, 1914
The young clerk Poul Wang is squandering his fortune on festive pleasures while being shadowed by a mysterious unknown figure. The following day, payment is due and Poul has to clandestinely visit a local loan shark. The growing interest rates tempt Poul to steal from his workplace, but he is discovered by a watchful colleague.
Detektivens Barnepige
Hjalmar Davidsen, 1914
Detective Barker has his work cut out for him when his red-haired nanny, Kate Blond, turns out to be a master thief in disguise. Barker’s close friends are a wealthy count and countess who has recently purchased a valuable piece of jewellery at an auction. With a poisoned sewing needle, Kate knocks the countess out and steals the jewellery.
Dobbeltgængeren
Holger Rasmussen, 1910
A burglar dresses up as a count in order to steal a valuable necklace from the count’s house.
Kean
FRAGMENT | The film is loosely based on Alexandre Dumas’ play about the celebrated actor Kean, who moves effortlessly through all walks of life in 1830s London. One evening he’s in the company of counts and princes, and the next he’s enjoying the company of poor artists at the city’s pubs. A series of infatuations drive him into a complicated love drama.
Drama fra Riddertiden
Viggo Larsen, 1907
A young nobleman arrives at Frederiksborg Castle where a mayor lives with his beautiful daughter. He immediately falls in love with the daughter, who – much to her fiancée's resentment – reciprocates his feelings. Sick with jealousy, the fiancée spies on the new lovers and plans how to get rid of his rival once and for all.
Dødsangstens Maskespil
Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen, 1912
The popular artist Frank Harvey has been offered a job in America. On the voyage across the Atlantic, Harvey catches sight of the captain’s beautiful daughter, and the two quickly become good friends. However, a fire breaks out in the ship’s hold, and while the crew struggles to put out the flames, Harvey has to keep the passengers calm with his very best performances, and pray for his and the lives of others.