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Lindstrøm's Play
Peter Elfelt, 1912, 4 min.
Two fine gentlemen battle brutishly for the favour of two fine ladies. However, one of the gentlemen forgets his suitcase at the station, and his competitor spots his chance to gain a huge lead.This film has no intertitles.
The Thunderstones
Lau Lauritzen Sr., 1927, 92 min.
Hans and Elinor are in love, but have to meet clandestinely to avoid the keen eyes of the headmistress at the home for girls where Elinor lives. When they are discovered, they seek refuge in a Chinese gazebo used by the vagabonds Pat and Patachon as a cheap summer residence. However, the two vagabonds quickly vacate the premises to let the young couple stay there.
The Anarchist's Mother-in-Law
Viggo Larsen, 1906, 4 min.
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.
The New Teacher
Ubekendt, 1910, 6 min.
Master Spag rejoices when he is offered the position of house teacher for the baroness’ two sons. However, he is hardly inside the door before the naughty boys start running circles around him.The film lacks intertitles.
The Mysterious Cigar
Viggo Larsen, 1909, 4 min.
FRAGMENT | Young Hansen is deeply in love with his boss’s daughter and regularly meets with her in secret. One day, the boss catches them and throws Hansen out on his ear. Hansen goes to the local bar to drown his sorrows.
The Live Statue
Ubekendt, 1913, 14 min.
A lazy sculptor squanders his advance and has to think outside the box to meet his deadline. At short notice, the sculptor has received the task of carving a copy of the famous statue “The Swimmer”. However, due to time pressure, one of the sculptor’s students has to replace the marble and become a living statue.
Naughty boy
Lau Lauritzen Sr., 1915, 13 min.
A stingy uncle is taught a lesson when he is tricked into adopting a grown man instead of a ten-year-old kid. When aspiring poet Karl King is engaged to ballerina Mimi, he falls into disfavour with his benefactor: his uncle. The uncle threatens to adopt an orphan boy as an heir instead.
Boston and the Telescope
Ubekendt, 1912, 3 min.
FRAGMENT | A young man accidently gets hold of a telescope, which he quickly finds good use for. First, he studies a woman’s slender ankles up close. Later, he peeks through a window at a girl getting ready at her dressing table.
The Seaside Hotel
Ubekendt, 1915, 8 min.
FRAGMENT | When Gregoire and Lola go on a beach holiday to the idyllic Skagen, they don't know yet that the trip will be the end of their marriage. Gregoire may be wealthy, but he is many years older and several pounds heavier than his young wife, who's beauty makes all the male holiday guests turn their necks. Baron Plessen falls in love with Lola, and she quickly gets fond of the idea of replacing her corpulent husband with a handsome nobleman.
John Takes Himself Off
Christian Schrøder, 1912, 7 min.
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.
Fred As Decorator
Sofus Wolder, 1913, 8 min.
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.
Mr. Fabian is Rat Hunting
Ubekendt, 1910, 5 min.
One day, Fabian discovers a large and hideous rat in his house. While it initially scares him out of his wits, he soon does everything in his power to capture the intruder. Unfortunately, he is so eager that the rat hunt ends up costing him dearly.