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Elverhøj

Jørgen Lund, 1910

The first film adaptation of Heiberg’s classic play about a superstitious mother, Karen, the elf-maiden Agnete and King Christian IV.

Two infants are swapped at birth. Noble-born Elisabeth Munk is found on Elverhøjen (Elves’ Hill) and is brought up as Agnete, a peasant girl, whom all the locals believe to be an elf-maiden.

Der var engang

Viggo Larsen, Gustav Lund, 1907

FRAGMENT | The Princess of Illyria rejects all suitors, but suddenly begins to take an interest in a wandering pauper roaming the vicinity of the royal castle. It is none other than the Prince of Denmark and his friend, Kasper Røghat. By means of a magic toy, rattle and copper kettle, the disguised prince manages to secure himself a kiss and a night in the princess’s chamber.

En hjemløs Fugl

Gunnar Helsengreen, 1911

Musical Magda has three suitors – the insidious bank clerk Hilmer, the kind-hearted Dr. Dyring and the nice supreme court attorney Hatting. Much to Dyring’s annoyance, Hatting is the first to pluck up the courage and propose, and Magda soon becomes Mrs.

Doktor X

Robert Dinesen, 1915

Goethe’s Faust myth makes an appearance in this drama about a dispute between two scientists. When Doctor Voluntas discovers that his rival, the virtuous Doctor Felix, is about to overtake him in the preparation of a serum for cancer, he decides to lure the good doctor into corruption. An innocent woman, Margaret, is reeled in as a decoy and it works! Doctor Felix soon forgets both about his work and himself, while the devil stands ready to take possession of his soul.

Pjerrot

Hjalmar Davidsen, 1917

Gross misunderstandings result in the young actor Jean leaving his wife and child. Years later, the family meets again in the theatre. Jean enters the stage as Pjerrot, whilst his wife and their daughter sit in the audience.

Raske Riviera Rejsende

Lau Lauritzen Sr., 1924

The elderly Italian craftsman Guido and his granddaughter Mona run a plaster cast shop in a nordic city. Pat and Patachon serve as eager helpers, wholeheartedly dedicating themselves to the work. Among the shop’s customers is a young actor, Kaj Lynge, who spends all his money on plaster figurines just to visit Mona.

Den store Magt

August Blom, 1925

Jørgen wants to propose to Marie as soon as he has been promoted and can offer her a proper home. Indeed, his future looks promising until his father, who is a bookkeeper in the town bank, tells Jørgen that he has embezzled and spent money from the bank. In order to uphold his father’s honour, Jørgen must raise the missing amount, and the only one he knows with that much ready money is his uncle, the canny merchant Ole Konge, whom his father detests.

Manicuredamen med det store Hjærte

Ubekendt, 1911

The aristocratic Krag refuses to let his daughter marry the bourgeois Carl Vedel, even though the whole family begs him to permit the match. Fortunately, several opportunities for persuading the stubborn patriarch suddenly appear. For example, it turns out that he regularly visits the manicurist Stella in town, and he will have to account for that.

København ved Nat

Carl Alstrup, 1910

Four good friends are so engrossed with their card game that they are late to pick up their wives at the theatre. So why not continue where they left off? The four gentlemen embark on a wild trip through the Copenhagen night life, a cornucopia of hot chicks, strong drinks and daring dances.

Hans vanskeligste Rolle

August Blom, 1913

Count von Pfalz is engaged to countess Linda, but her affections belong to the famous actor Kurt Barner. When von Pfalz sees Linda give Barner an amulet containing her portrait, his fears are confirmed, and he breaks off the engagement. Linda is relieved, but her parents are dismayed at the prospect of having a dissolute artist as a son-in-law.

Ole Opfinders Offer

Lau Lauritzen Sr., 1924

A love triangle is building up to a drama in and around the old mill. The wealthy and self-absorbed Per Persson is in love with the miller’s beautiful daughter, Grethe, whose heart, however, belongs to the miller’s apprentice. To Persson’s great frustration, Grethe would never dream of choosing wealth over love, so Persson instead – and unsuccessfully – tries to get rid of his rival in all sorts of nefarious ways.

Prins for en Dag

Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen, 1913

In the small kingdom of Snobbéria, a rollicking tale of mistaken identity unfolds. A busy journalist called Herbert Prince sets out for a much-needed holiday, and while on the train he is mistaken for Prince Karl Heinrich of Snobbéria. Deciding to have a little fun, Prince stays in character as a royal.