Films with musical accompaniment 139 min 1926 The golden clown Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer. The golden clown 75 min 1923 The Hill Park mystery Police reporter Erik Brandt is sent off for some rest and recreation after solving a murder under the nose of the police. The Hill Park mystery 75 min 1922 Once upon a time The Princess of Illyria has spurned every suitor, when a gypsy loitering around the castle catches her eye. Once upon a time 106 min 1916 Blind justice On New Year's Eve, the convicted murderer, Strong John (‘Henry’ in the original Danish), escapes from prison and collects his son from the orphanage. Blind justice 114 min 1913 Atlantis With his wife admitted to a mental hospital and his academic career beset on all sides, Doctor von Kammacher goes abroad to regain his strength and his joy of life. Atlantis Overview: All titles Recently added themes THE WHITE SLAVE TRADE New theme about white slavery in silent films. Silent Crime Films Crime and punishment in early Danish film See all themes Recently added 6 min 1910 The White Slave Trade FRAGMENT | Anna, a young girl from a poor but honest household, is offered an attractive position as a lady's companion in London. The White Slave Trade 71 min 1918 Day of Judgement Michael von Straeten is an unscrupulous financier whose harshness and cynicism have earned him the nickname ‘The Tiger’. Day of Judgement 8 min 1918 The Henpecked Husband’s Birthday In the main protagonist’s household, his wife, Ilsebil, calls all the shots. The Henpecked Husband’s Birthday 17 min 1920 Love and Superstition When head clerk Wange sets out to propose to the love of his life, Julie, he is rejected on the grounds that he is too staid and earthbound for her. Love and Superstition 33 min 1911 Lady Mary's love Miss Vibeke takes no pleasure in hearing of her fiancé’s imminent arrival. Lady Mary's love 98 min 1924 Undercurrents A talentless artist with a greatly inflated ego, Carlo Morton, has enchanted the naïve Helga with tales from Italy. Undercurrents 64 min 1917 A prince of Bharata At a European seaside resort, Elly von Langen, the beautiful daughter of an officer, meets an elegant Indian maharajah and falls in love with him. A prince of Bharata 28 min 1918 The road to happiness Peter Niemand, a blacksmith by trade, is prone to drink and has something of a bad reputation with his comrades and his employer alike. The road to happiness 22 min 1910 Elves' Hill The first film adaptation of Heiberg’s classic play about a superstitious mother, Karen, the elf-maiden Agnete and King Christian IV. Elves' Hill 48 min 1911 In the hands of impostors (No. 2) On her way to her aunt's house, motherless young Edith is kidnapped by a white slave trader and put in a brothel. In the hands of impostors (No. 2) 32 min 1912 The White Slave Trade III A young woman, Nina, works as a singer at a Copenhagen variety theatre, but when her contract expires she suddenly finds herself with no income to support her and her old mother. The White Slave Trade III 26 min 1916 The Spider’s Prey FRAGMENT | The titular villain is an infamous international criminal, Mrs Valentin Kempel, known as “The Predator Spider” due to her habit of ensnaring innocent victims in her web. The Spider’s Prey 81 min 1922 The hand of fate The film is the first film adaptation of Steen Steensen Blicher’s short story about a real-life miscarriage of justice from the seventeenth century. The hand of fate 19 min 1918 The virtous one When the wife of Mr Momme, a merchant, arrives home late one day, he suspects her of being unfaithful. The virtous one 9 min 1907 The Flight from the Seraglio When a young Englishman sees the caliph’s favourite wife, it is love at first sight. The Flight from the Seraglio 6 min 1910 The Human Ape A man and an ape are seated at the same table – both wearing suits. The Human Ape 106 min 1916 Blind justice On New Year's Eve, the convicted murderer, Strong John (‘Henry’ in the original Danish), escapes from prison and collects his son from the orphanage. Blind justice 6 min 1906 The Other Woman A young couple appear to be perfectly happy and in love, but one day the woman discovers that her husband is having an affair. The Other Woman 44 min 1919 Poor Karin Karin is a model for the painter Otto Werner, with whom she is very much in love. Poor Karin 8 min 1910 A Wasted Life A man spends all his time sitting at home, drinking all day, while his daughter tries – and fails – to get him off the bottle. A Wasted Life 8 min 1925 Flying with No Engine Ole Bims has invented a set of wings. Flying with No Engine 44 min 1915 Carl Alstrup’s Love, ltd. A penniless student, Jean Valour, falls in love with a millionaire’s daughter, Madeleine Chanteloup. Carl Alstrup’s Love, ltd. 17 min 1910 Elves' Hill The film is the second 1910 film adaptation of Heiberg’s classic about foundling children, superstitions and star-crossed lovers. Elves' Hill 105 min 1937 30 Years of Nordisk Film “30 Years of Nordisk Film” celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Nordisk Film, featuring clips of the company’s major films from its first three decades. 30 Years of Nordisk Film 65 min 1919 Towards the light Countess Ysabel is a young, wealthy woman adored by many men. Towards the light 56 min 1913 Unjustly accused Count de Croisset proposes to the feted danser Odette Blant. Unjustly accused 43 min 1916 The ABC of Love When Lis meets her fiancé for the first time, she is severely disappointed. The ABC of Love 45 min 1911 A Victim of the mormons On a holiday, the family Gram meets a young, mysterious man who turns out to be a mormon. A Victim of the mormons 34 min 1911 The Amateur's generosity The pilot Vidart and his good friend Aubert are competing against each other in an aviation contest. The Amateur's generosity See all titles About Stumfilm.dk Stumfilm.dk is the biggest film-dissemination effort ever in Denmark. Read more about the project Watch the trailer Subscribe to newsletter Subscribe to the Danish Silent Film newsletter to get updates on recently added films and new themes.
