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Anarkistens Svigermoder

Viggo Larsen, 1906

The anarchist lives a happy and peaceful life with his wife, until his mother-in-law suddenly pays an unwelcome visit. After a series of hardships he makes a drastic decision.

Pas de deux

Peter Elfelt, 1902

A joyful pas de deux, performed by Clara Rasmussen and Margrethe Andersen.

Clara Rasmussen/Wieth/Pontoppidan (1883-1975) was to become one of the most famous actresses of Danish silent cinema; one of her most notable performances is in Dreyer’s 'Leaves from Satan’s Book' (1921), in which she plays Siri in the last of the four sections.

Royal court photographer Peter Elfelt (1866-1931) was Denmark's first filmmaker.

I sidste Sekund

Alf Nielsen, 1913

A young hunter, Leo, gets involved in a feud between a sleazy secretary and the kind-hearted Jennae. The secretary desperately tries to charm Jennae with an expensive piece of jewelry. However, Jennae simply donates it to her cousin before he leaves.

Slægternes Kamp

Ernst Dittmer, 1918

After living a lie for 20 years, Ejvin Nordeck learns the grim truth about his parents. In a wistful letter from Princess Jadviga Morensky, she reveals that she is in fact his mother. At the same time, Ejvin learns that she is to blame for his father’s death years ago.