English intertitles/subtitles 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 139 min 1926 The Golden Clown Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer. The Golden Clown 107 min 1925 Mists of The Past The year is 1820 and a young, promising artist, Olaf Malm, has settled in Rome, Europe’s centre of art at the time. Mists of The Past 80 min 1923 Struggling Hearts The year is 1658 and the King of Sweden has seized large parts of Denmark. Struggling Hearts 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 FRAGMENT | The Princess of Illyria has spurned every suitor, when a gypsy loitering around the castle catches her eye. Once Upon a Time 30 min 1921 Love and Burglars The merchant Blomberg is out in the countryside with his daughters and housekeeper when the idyll is suddenly shattered. Love and Burglars 71 min 1919 The President By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The President 81 min 1918 A Trip to Mars Inspired by Napoleon, the navy officer Avanti Planetaros endeavours to chart the cosmos and explore its strange planets. A Trip to Mars 20 min 1917 The Daughter of Darkness FRAGMENT | Once again, the Daughter of Darkness has been put behind bars for yet another one of her infamous crimes. The Daughter of Darkness 43 min 1916 The ABC of Love When Lis meets her fiancé for the first time, she is severely disappointed. The ABC of Love 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 73 min 1916 The Flaming Sword Mine worker West lives in a small mining town with his daughters Edith and Dina. The Flaming Sword 68 min 1915 Lay Down Your Arms! Martha, a war widow, finds a new zest for life when she meets the noble Captain von Tilling. Lay Down Your Arms! 62 min 1915 The Candle and the Moth The young hothead Billy is drifting into a life of crime and has a violent quarrel with his girlfriend Nelly. The Candle and the Moth 90 min 1914 Sealed Orders Not long before marine officer van Hauen goes off to war and heavy-heartedly leaves his family, he coincidentally discovers that his wife has a secret liaison with the dubious Count Spinelli. Sealed Orders 30 min 1913 Crossed Swords The two young officers Edmond and Clayton both fall in love with Rose – the daughter of the Minister of War. Crossed Swords 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 47 min 1913 The Firefly A small girl is kidnapped by a travelling circus. The Firefly 56 min 1913 Unjustly Accused Count de Croisset proposes to the feted danser Odette Blant. Unjustly Accused 56 min 1913 Dr. Nicholson And the Blue Diamond Mysterious, hookah-smoking Doctor Nicholson will stop at nothing to get his hands on the valuable “blue diamond. Dr. Nicholson And the Blue Diamond 48 min 1912 The Black Chancellor Chancellor von Rallenstein is terrorizing the country. The Black Chancellor 48 min 1911 In the Hands of Imposters 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 Imposters 7 min 1911 The Black Hood Sherlock Holmes is hired to locate a husband abducted by “The Black Hood". The Black Hood 41 min 1911 Temptations of a Great City Mrs Hellertz is distraught about her son Aage, who – in spite of a good pay and generous support from home – manages to spend every penny on debauchery in the night life. Temptations of a Great City 53 min 1911 The Black Dream Stella, a circus princess, has two suitors: young, handsome Count Waldberg and the greying, hidebound jeweller Hirsch. The Black Dream 38 min 1910 The Abyss Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. The Abyss 14 min 1909 Pat Corner The bank guard and the director hear mysterious sounds coming from the basement vault, where all the gold is kept, and call in Master detective Pat Corner. Pat Corner 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 See all titles Recently added 70 min 1918 Love the conqueror Alice, the seventeen-year-old daughter of millionaire John Payne, is dying. Love the conqueror 93 min 1929 Clever Cannibals Spirits are always high at the quayside pub The Red Rabbit. Clever Cannibals 101 min 1925 Copenhagen’s Sherlock Holmes Karen Wang and her beloved Kai Ørn live happily together. Copenhagen’s Sherlock Holmes 74 min 1917 The Pierrot Gross misunderstandings result in the young actor Jean leaving his wife and child. The Pierrot 35 min 1910 Peder Tordenskjold The film is based on the true story of the Danish-Norwegian sea hero Peter Wessel Tordenskiold’s exploits during the Great Northern War of 1709 to 1720. Peder Tordenskjold 8 min 1921 The Rejuvenation Treatment A scientist has invented a serum that transforms the old into young and the old into new. The Rejuvenation Treatment 1 min 1921 A Wonderful Dream INCOMPLETE | In this small fragment from the cartoon A Wonderful Dream, a rotund man pines for delicious stuff. A Wonderful Dream 15 min 1914 Count Dahlborg’s Secret FRAGMENT | These recordings were part of Valdemar Psilander’s live performance at the Royal Orfeum in Budapest, in February and March 1914. Count Dahlborg’s Secret 2 min 1911 Among Copenhagen Apaches FRAGMENT | When it’s discovered that Fanny, a poor cigar worker, is frequenting the quarters of the manufacturer’s rich son, she’s banished from both home and work. Among Copenhagen Apaches 19 min 1911 Artists FRAGMENT | When a wealthy landowner falls in love with circus artist Miranda, she leaves her circus boyfriend to marry him. Artists 11 min 1910 Kean FRAGMENT | The film is loosely based on Alexandre Dumas’ play about the celebrated actor Kean, who moves effortlessly through all walks of life in 1830s London. Kean 15 min 1908 The Stepmother When his wife dies, knight Svend Dyring gets married to noble Mrs. The Stepmother 4 min 1906 The Anarchist's Mother-in-Law The anarchist lives a happy and peaceful life with his wife, until his mother-in-law suddenly pays an unwelcome visit. The Anarchist's Mother-in-Law 4 min 1908 The Non-Stop Motorcycle A young man, crazy about motorcycles, buys an Ellehammer and drives it out of the store at wild speed. The Non-Stop Motorcycle 10 min 1909 At the Sea Shore Nordisk Film’s founder and director, Ole Olsen, both wrote and directed the short reportage depicting life 'At the Sea Shore'. At the Sea Shore 131 min 1924 Little Dorrit Amy Dorrit – nicknamed Little Dorrit – was born in Marshalsea debtors prison, where her father has been incarcerated for a minor debt for the last 23 years. Little Dorrit 113 min 1922 Great expectations A charitable childhood deed holds fateful consequences for poor Pip. Great expectations 88 min 1920 The Rocks of Life After years living in the province, the well-respected lawyer Poul Lindorph returns to the capital. The Rocks of Life 61 min 1914 Raphael, the Gypsy A baby’s christening turns into a nightmare when Baron and Baroness von Wilhjelm’s young son is kidnapped by travellers. Raphael, the Gypsy 31 min 1910 From the Depths of the City A wealthy estate-owner travels to Copenhagen to experience what life is like in the city. From the Depths of the City 8 min 1910 Ambrosius Ambrosius Stub is elated when he gets the position as a writer, working for the Baron. Ambrosius 14 min 1909 The Child as Benefactor The fates of two people align as a beggar tries to steal money from a sleeping newspaper boy. The Child as Benefactor 2 min 1908 The Barber's Baby's Christening 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. The Barber's Baby's Christening 54 min 1925 Sunshine Valley While on an excursion in the mountains, aging natural scientist, Professor Karker, discovers an idyllic valley. Sunshine Valley 99 min 1932 In the Army While enjoying a glorious summer’s day at the beach, Pat and Patachon meet the beautiful Mona, whom they both fall in love with. In the Army See all titles Feature films 97 min 1929 The mannequins Pat and Patachon live in the attic of an old house along with a number of other curious kinds of people. The mannequins 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 106 min 1925 Master of the House Ida toils from morning till night, while Viktor demands constant attention and is always complaining. Master of the House 139 min 1921 Our mutual friend I-II A fisherman finds a corpse in a river, and he turns out to have been the victim of murder. Our mutual friend I-II 81 min 1918 A Trip to Mars Inspired by Napoleon, the navy officer Avanti Planetaros endeavours to chart the cosmos and explore its strange planets. A Trip to Mars 62 min 1917 The Clown The circus clown Joe Higgins is scouted by a world famous artist agent, who promises him fame and fortune. The Clown 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 73 min 1916 The Flaming Sword Mine worker West lives in a small mining town with his daughters Edith and Dina. The Flaming Sword 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 56 min 1913 Unjustly Accused Count de Croisset proposes to the feted danser Odette Blant. Unjustly Accused 41 min 1911 Temptations of a Great City Mrs Hellertz is distraught about her son Aage, who – in spite of a good pay and generous support from home – manages to spend every penny on debauchery in the night life. Temptations of a Great City 53 min 1911 The Black Dream Stella, a circus princess, has two suitors: young, handsome Count Waldberg and the greying, hidebound jeweller Hirsch. The Black Dream 33 min 1910 The White Slave Trade 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 38 min 1910 The Abyss Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. The Abyss See all feature films See all feature films Short films 18 min 1917 I Want to Speak to Johnson Nokke and Jørgensen are tram railgrinders and good friends. I Want to Speak to Johnson 12 min 1908 Lion Hunting Two men are big-game hunting in the jungle, where zebras, ostriches, hippos, monkeys and lions reside. Lion Hunting 1 min 1897 Driving with Greenland Dogs Johan Carl Joensen, a Danish colonial manager in Greenland, drives his dog sled in Copenhagen’s Fælledparken. Driving with Greenland Dogs 9 min 1916 Hotel Electric Mr Petterson arrives at Hotel Electric, only to be met with one surprise after another. Hotel Electric 25 min 1910 Copenhagen By Night Four good friends are so engrossed with their card game that they are late to pick up their wives at the theatre. Copenhagen By Night 3 min 1909 The Witch and the Cyclist A mischievous witch uses her dark magic on an innocent cyclist until he is all confused. The Witch and the Cyclist 20 min 1916 The Love Potion The pharmacist Peter Pille and Colonel Sejrsberg's beautiful niece, Inger, are in love. The Love Potion 6 min 1910 The Human Ape A man and an ape are seated at the same table – both wearing suits. The Human Ape 11 min 1912 The Queen of the Season Mrs Blanc is taking a seaside holiday and is courted by no less than three bachelors eagerly vying for her attention. The Queen of the Season 9 min 1915 The Grass Widow(er) Meyer the merchant is having a grand old time while his wife is away at a seaside resort. The Grass Widow(er) 13 min 1915 Moving Day Escaping the moving day mess at home, Holm seeks refuge with a good friend. Moving Day 15 min 1921 Oh! Uncle! The Madsens and the Sørensens are eagerly awaiting a visit from their rich uncle Bims from America. Oh! Uncle! 17 min 1920 Their Silver Wedding Even though the Gommesens have been married for 25 years, they are still in love. Their Silver Wedding 8 min 1925 Flying with No Engine Ole Bims has invented a set of wings. Flying with No Engine See all short films See all short films Incomplete films 18 min 1925 The Cocaine Rush FRAGMENT | The eccentric Tom Nigel strolls through Copenhagen. The Cocaine Rush 9 min 1923 Daredevil of the Movies 'Daredevil of the movies' is a promotion reel compiled of film extracts showing some of actress and airial artist Emilie Sannom's most daring stunts. Daredevil of the Movies 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 14 min 1914 Love's Devotee FRAGMENT | Two friends, Fritz and Theodor, make the acquaintance of Christine and Mizzi, who are also friends. Love's Devotee 1 min 1915 Money (after Zola's novel) FRAGMENT | Following some dodgy dealings, stockbroker Saccard is determined to pull himself out of the gutter and regain is reputation. Money (after Zola's novel) 2 min 1917 Death Onboard FRAGMENT | Criminal detective Oliver Svift and his assistant Henry Mill embark on something of a hair-raising adventure as they take on the task of helping Kitty Williams. Death Onboard 20 min 1917 The Daughter of Darkness FRAGMENT | Once again, the Daughter of Darkness has been put behind bars for yet another one of her infamous crimes. The Daughter of Darkness 8 min 1927 The People of the Borderland FRAGMENT | The Family Steffensen lives on a farm in Southern Jutland. The People of the Borderland 4 min 1911 Hotel Thieves FRAGMENT | An infamous criminal couple, nicknamed ‘The Hotel Rats’, have long haunted the hotels of the city. Hotel Thieves 75 min 1922 Once Upon a Time FRAGMENT | The Princess of Illyria has spurned every suitor, when a gypsy loitering around the castle catches her eye. Once Upon a Time 23 min 1913 The Dock Catastrophe FRAGMENT | Gernau, a successful engineer, is married to a younger woman, Anna. The Dock Catastrophe 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 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 17 min 1910 A Hero From 64 FRAGMENT | Everything is peace and quiet at the family Kemp's house in Sønderborg, but danger is lurking outside their doors. A Hero From 64 See all incomplete films See all incomplete films Highlights 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 101 min 1927 At the North Sea When Pat and Patachon arrive in the small fishing village at the North Sea they are completely unaware of the adventure that lies ahead. At the North Sea 139 min 1926 The Golden Clown Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer. The Golden Clown 106 min 1925 Master of the House Ida toils from morning till night, while Viktor demands constant attention and is always complaining. Master of the House 107 min 1925 Mists of The Past The year is 1820 and a young, promising artist, Olaf Malm, has settled in Rome, Europe’s centre of art at the time. Mists of The Past 30 min 1921 Love and Burglars The merchant Blomberg is out in the countryside with his daughters and housekeeper when the idyll is suddenly shattered. Love and Burglars 71 min 1919 The President By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The President 81 min 1918 A Trip to Mars Inspired by Napoleon, the navy officer Avanti Planetaros endeavours to chart the cosmos and explore its strange planets. A Trip to Mars 83 min 1918 A Friend of the People The social storm after World War I divides the people. A Friend of the People 62 min 1917 The Clown The circus clown Joe Higgins is scouted by a world famous artist agent, who promises him fame and fortune. The Clown 18 min 1917 I Want to Speak to Johnson Nokke and Jørgensen are tram railgrinders and good friends. I Want to Speak to Johnson 73 min 1916 The Flaming Sword Mine worker West lives in a small mining town with his daughters Edith and Dina. The Flaming Sword 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 49 min 1916 The Man Without a Future While holidaying, the beautiful heiress Grace meets the love of her life. The Man Without a Future 67 min 1916 In Defence of the Nation Out of the blue, war is declared, making two otherwise friendly neighbouring nations deadly enemies. In Defence of the Nation 20 min 1916 The Love Potion The pharmacist Peter Pille and Colonel Sejrsberg's beautiful niece, Inger, are in love. The Love Potion 62 min 1915 The Candle and the Moth The young hothead Billy is drifting into a life of crime and has a violent quarrel with his girlfriend Nelly. The Candle and the Moth 90 min 1914 Sealed Orders Not long before marine officer van Hauen goes off to war and heavy-heartedly leaves his family, he coincidentally discovers that his wife has a secret liaison with the dubious Count Spinelli. Sealed Orders 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 41 min 1911 Temptations of a Great City Mrs Hellertz is distraught about her son Aage, who – in spite of a good pay and generous support from home – manages to spend every penny on debauchery in the night life. Temptations of a Great City 33 min 1910 The White Slave Trade 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 38 min 1910 The Abyss Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. The Abyss See all titles Films with musical accompaniment 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 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 FRAGMENT | The Princess of Illyria has spurned every suitor, when a gypsy loitering around the castle catches her eye. Once Upon a Time 71 min 1919 The President By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The President 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 See all titles All titles Get a complete overview of all films. Introduction movies Film star Asta Nielsen Introduction movie Mists of the past: From strip to stream Introduction movie The Great War on the big screen Introduction movie THE BRIGHTEST STARS OF EARLY DANISH FILM Introduction movie Themes See all themes and watch the related films. 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