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Strandvaskeren

Karl Wieghorst, 1916

A love drama unfolds in the Norwegian mountains. Hans and Ellen are engaged, much to the chagrin of Jens, who secretly pines for Ellen. Jens eventually assaults Ellen, and the two rivals get into a fight.

Digterens Drøm

Karl Wieghorst, 1916

A poet has run out of ideas for his film script, much to the chagrin of himself and the film factory's director, Mr Meter. In a dream, the poet delivers the perfect script.

En Rekrut fra 64

Alexander Christian, Urban Gad, 1910

The year is 1864, and the young officer cadet Felix courageously throws himself at the prussian troops in Fredericia. From there, his regiment is ordered to travel to Dybbøl, where fierce battles against the German forces are awaiting them. While staying at a farm, Felix meets the farmer's daughter Karen who will later save his life.

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.

Natten før Christians Fødselsdag

Viggo Larsen, 1909

Just before bedtime, Christian overhears a conversation between his grandmother and shopkeeper Blache. While Blache stubbornly insists that wealth is the only true happiness, the grandmother believes that a bright mind is worth more than its weight in gold. Christian agrees with Blache, but at night – filled with anticipation before his forthcoming birthday – he dreams of something that makes him see the matter in quite a different light.

Flugten fra Seraillet

Viggo Larsen, 1907

When a young Englishman sees the caliph’s favourite wife, it is love at first sight. She shares his feelings, but the seraglio is heavily guarded and the strict caliph lets no-one near his harem. Still, the Englishman will do anything to get his beloved out of there – and with the help of a friend, he comes up with a plan.

Dobbeltgængeren

Holger Rasmussen, 1910

A burglar dresses up as a count in order to steal a valuable necklace from the count’s house.

Rosen

Viggo Larsen, 1907

The scene is set on a castle in the mid-18th century. The princess loves a young man from the court, but the king wants her married to an older, wealthier suitor. Hoping for a mircale to happen, the princess refuses his marriage proposal.

Svend Dyrings Hus

Viggo Larsen, 1908

When his wife dies, knight Svend Dyring gets married to noble Mrs. Guldborg. Little does the good knight know that Mrs.

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.

Badets Dronning

Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen, 1912

Mrs Blanc is taking a seaside holiday and is courted by no less than three bachelors eagerly vying for her attention. They are blissfully unaware that Mrs Blanc is both a wife and a mother, but they will soon find out.

The film contains Dutch intertitles with Danish subtitles.

Barn i Kirke

Viggo Larsen, 1908

FRAGMENT | It’s the day of the barber’s baby’s christening, and the guests start arriving with their flowers and gifts, dropping them off while the barber is still trying to see to his last customer. As it’s taking a while, the wet-nurse is asked to take the baby on a short walk before the ceremony begins. She comes across a handsome young soldier, who she strikes up a conversation with.