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Dydsdragonen
Valdemar Andersen, 1927
Comedy writer Jonas Lenner takes an impromptu trip to Paris to flee his writer's block and the suffocating monotony of home. He tells his wife that he is going to visit head teacher Mikkelsen, an old – and fictitious – friend in Springfield. But of course she learns the truth yet says nothing.
Københavns Sherlock Holmes
Aage Falck-Rasmussen, 1925
Karen Wang and her beloved Kai Ørn live happily together. However, just as he’s about to propose, a serpent slithers into the paradise: Viggo Eibye, who’s a bad man, also wants to marry Karen. For financial reasons, she says yes to the marriage, but before the wedding day, Viggo Eibye dies in mysterious circumstances.
Skæbnesvangre Vildfarelser
Fritz Magnussen, 1918
MOST WANTED | The film is a graduation piece shot in 1918 upon completing a course at the first Danish film school. The cast includes teachers and students from the school. What did a graduation film look like in 1918? Were students required to demonstrate their mastery of specific cinematic techniques and devices? We are incredibly curious to see more!WHAT'S IT ABOUT?The film is set around a bar known as ‘Røde Mølle’ (‘The Red Mill’/’Moulin Rouge’), where a passionate love drama has deadly consequences.
Kongen af Pelikanien
Valdemar Andersen, 1928
Princess Lola has been exiled from her native Pelicania after one of her relatives usurped the throne. She is now the celebrated prima donna of the Revue Theatre, arousing rapturous applause from audiences night after night. However, the princess has her most devoted admirers behind the scenes.
Daarskab, Dyd og Driverter
Lau Lauritzen Sr., 1923
Summer has arrived, and people are fleeing the sun-scorched, stony streets of the city. Pat and Patachon also leave the stifling streets behind to spend the summer in the countryside. Armed with a homemade camera, they hope to earn a living by taking photographs, though their efforts are not particularly successful.
Nedbrudte Nerver
A.W. Sandberg, 1923
Police reporter Erik Brandt is sent off for some rest and recreation after solving a murder under the nose of the police. But his well-earned holiday turns out to be a lot more hectic than planned, when the resort is rocked by as string of brutal murders. An attractive young lady who captures Brandt’s heart might be involved.
Vore Venners Vinter
Late one evening, Pat and Patachon are at a bar where they strike up a conversation with a young, mournful man. His name is Per Hammer, and the three quickly become firm friends. The next morning, the vagabonds’ temporary home – a moving van – is set in motion, and before they know it, they find themselves amidst the snow-clad mountains of Norway.
Paa Slaget 12
Peter Hansen, a parish clerk, is woken up in the middle of the night by a mysterious phone call. On the phone a woman screams for help, and when he hears shots shortly afterwards he knows that something is very wrong. He sets out to investigate the matter, and before he knows it he is embroiled in an actual murder mystery.
David Copperfield
A.W. Sandberg, 1922
After ten happy childhood years, the life of David Copperfield takes an obscure turn. His mother passes away and a cruel stepfather crushes young Copperfield’s dreams and sends him to work in London. From here, the poor soul must fend for himself.
Blandt Byens Børn
The rental barracks ‘The Seventh Heaven’ is a small world in itself. Strong Ole, Red Lotte and Lise Holm, who works at the chocolate factory, live here. In a tiny room up under the attic the two tramps reside.
Mellem muntre Musikanter
Lau Lauritzen Sr., 1922
Director Jessen lives with his sons Fritz and Jørgen in a country house on the coast of Øresund. One day, Jessen announces that his boss is coming to visit from Australia, and that he will bring along his daughter, Alice. Jessen further proclaims that he wants one of his sons to marry Alice.
Ulvejægerne
Lau Lauritzen Sr., 1926
Nikolajsen is shocked by the news that he has an adult daughter who lives in Jutland – where wild wolves wander. His friends – the baker, the butcher, the tailor and the shoemaker – are entranced by the honour and glory they would gain by venturing forth and exterminating the feral wolves. Unfortunately for their chances of success, Nikolajsen and Co.