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14 min 1910

The Cossack Duke

INCOMPLETE | Anna, the beautiful daughter of a general, and the young lieutenant Cernieff are in love.

The Cossack Duke

21 min 1914

The Outcast

When the robber Friedrich Blaske is pardoned after thirty years behind bars, he steps into a new and unfamiliar world.

The Outcast

15 min 1912

The Farmer's Daughter

Anna, the daughter of an elderly farmer, and the farmhand Hans are in love and dream of a future together.

The Farmer's Daughter

7 min 1921

The Gendarme

A strangely surreal short animated film by the beloved multi-talented artist Storm P.

The Gendarme

1 min 1924

Peter and Ping go Fishing

In this short film, Storm P.

Peter and Ping go Fishing

4 min 1920

Commercial for 'Hjemmet' Magazine

This animated film is an advertisement for the Danish weekly magazine ‘Hjemmet’, which is still published today.

Commercial for 'Hjemmet' Magazine

68 min 1923

The Carnival of Life

The celebrated comedy playwright Halfdan Berg has always been adored by the press, so he is shocked when his latest play is declared a resounding failure in the morning papers.

The Carnival of Life

70 min 1924

At the Mediterranian

The elderly Italian craftsman Guido and his granddaughter Mona run a plaster cast shop in a nordic city.

At the Mediterranian

38 min 1925

Millionaires

Two musicians, Pat and Patachon, arrive in a peaceful little town.

Millionaires

51 min 1924

Luck

Old Lund is determined to make his granddaughter Lise/Liz a great dancer.

Luck

55 min 1923

The Refound Daughter

Summer has arrived, and people are fleeing the sun-scorched, stony streets of the city.

The Refound Daughter

55 min 1921

Roswolsky's Mistress

Mia Verhag loses her job as a chorus singer when she rejects the advances of the theatre director.

Roswolsky's Mistress

134 min 1921

Leaves from Satan's Book

'Leaves from Satan’s Book' is divided into four episodes set in four different historical eras.

Leaves from Satan's Book

75 min 1926

The bride of Glomdal

Tore takes over the rather run-down family farm.

The bride of Glomdal

4 min 1927

By Secret Order

A short, fragmentary film comprising a brief animation sequence and live-action footage of Storm P in the Zoo.

By Secret Order

38 min 1916

The Man with the Missing Finger IV

FRAGMENT | John Smith, a criminal who goes by the name The Man with the Nine Fingers, is sick of being behind bars.

The Man with the Missing Finger IV

67 min 1926

From the Time of Guilds

A Danish journeyman carpenter, Søren Hvid, and his friend Christian are travelling through Germany as part of their journeyman years, known as being ‘on the Walz’.

From the Time of Guilds

27 min 1930

The Temptation

FRAGMENT | A young man finds employment as an apprentice in a grocery store.

The Temptation

25 min 1913

His Most Difficult Part

Count von Pfalz is engaged to countess Linda, but her affections belong to the famous actor Kurt Barner.

His Most Difficult Part

36 min 1913

Love is Blind

Eugen Hamann, a student, finds employment as a tutor for Alice, a pastor’s daughter.

Love is Blind

25 min 1912

The Vampire Dancer

The artists at a popular variety show are in an uproar when dancer Sylvia Lafont’s dance partner Enric falls seriously ill.

The Vampire Dancer

92 min 1913

Out on the Deep

Brothers Robert and Hugo lead idyllic lives on a magnificent estate by the water.

Out on the Deep

45 min 1923

Can Love be Cured?

Else is madly in love with her botany teacher Petersen.

Can Love be Cured?

32 min 1922

Sunshine, Summer and Students

Mr Kruse, a merchant, lives in a pleasant country house with his daughter Alice.

Sunshine, Summer and Students

40 min 1921

The Film and the Flirt

On a magnificent estate on the coast of Scania live a landowner, his wife, their daughter and a temporary lodger, baron.

The Film and the Flirt

30 min 1923

The Run Away Bride

Late one evening, Pat and Patachon are at a bar where they strike up a conversation with a young, mournful man.

The Run Away Bride

38 min 1911

The Great Moment

FRAGMENT | When the maid Annie falls pregnant by a nephew of the owner of the estate where she works, she’s sent away.

The Great Moment

57 min 1916

The White Roses

The actress Thilda Wardier is courted by the wealthy Adam de Rochord, who presents her with a large bouquet of white roses every time they see each other.

The White Roses

81 min 1919

In the Eyes of the Law

The idealistic journalist Sonja Waler is making every effort to provide financial assistance for the young doctor Albert Holm’s new invention, which is predicted to be able to save thousands of lives.

In the Eyes of the Law

9 min 1925

The Golden Dream

Two small commercials advertising the department store Magasin du Nord.

The Golden Dream

9 min 0

Peter and Ping in the Departement Store

Two small films advertising the Copenhagen-based department store Magasin du Nord.

Peter and Ping in the Departement Store

43 min 1914

I Shall Revenge

Professor Andrew Bobileff leads a quiet and withdrawn life with his daughter Anja.

I Shall Revenge

34 min 1912

Shanghaie'd

Things are going well for the young ship’s mate Willy.

Shanghaie'd

16 min 1918

Visit from the Mother-in-Law

The newly married couple Clara and Georg are enjoying a quiet afternoon at home when a telegram arrives, announcing the imminent arrival of Clara’s mother.

Visit from the Mother-in-Law

3 min 1914

The Sweep Will Call To-morrow

INCOMPLETE| Mr Mikkelsen, a merchant, is out on the town with his friends, enjoying a drink or five.

The Sweep Will Call To-morrow

11 min 1916

Wrong Floor

Mr Vang, a clerk, has just moved into the fourth floor of a block of flats – and he has already gained a reputation as something of a troublemaker.

Wrong Floor

12 min 1921

Roses and Rendezvous

Mr Tipp, a landowner, is on his way to the city to have a serious word with his nephew Peter, who lives wildly beyond his means.

Roses and Rendezvous

19 min 1914

Cupid's Crooked Ways

Mr Bing, a merchant and confirmed bachelor, receives a letter stating that his uncle will disinherit him if he does not marry his cousin, Ingeborg Nielsen.

Cupid's Crooked Ways

50 min 1922

Among Merry Musicians

Director Jessen lives with his sons Fritz and Jørgen in a country house on the coast of Øresund.

Among Merry Musicians

3 min 1906

The Spiritist Faustinus

The short clip shows a spiritualist séance featuring a medium and two ‘spirits’, shot in Peter Elfelt’s studio.

The Spiritist Faustinus

50 min 1923

Behind the Scenes

When Clara sees an ad announcing that the tabloid newspaper B.

Behind the Scenes

16 min 1916

The Poet's Dream

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.

The Poet's Dream

17 min 1914

A Deal With the Devil

Medical student Walter Fahrich has only two goals in life – to become rich and famous.

A Deal With the Devil

19 min 1917

Oh, those women

Business partners Storch and Søndergaard are in for a very confusing day.

Oh, those women

52 min 1915

Everyman

The film tells the story of a young man – known as ‘Everyman’ – who falls in thrall to the power of evil in his early youth and spends his whole life as a wicked, dissolute person.

Everyman

44 min 1916

On his way home from a business trip, the young detective Karl Frank meets the siblings Kuno and Margit von Krall.

53 min 1918

The Face in the River

The old, rich eccentric James Richard dies and leaves his fortune to his son Walther.

The Face in the River

81 min 1924

The Mill

A love triangle is building up to a drama in and around the old mill.

The Mill

25 min 1919

The Wages of Virtue

INCOMPLETE | The Widow Stein’s children, Vita and Arthur, are as different as night and day.

The Wages of Virtue

62 min 1918

The Doctor

A ravaging epidemic is fast approaching the world city of Atlantica.

The Doctor

16 min 1918

The Treasure-hat

A poor painter known as Peter Daub is putting the finishing touches on his latest painting.

The Treasure-hat

30 min 1912

Memento Mori

Laurent, a painter, observes the performance of the dancer Marguerite and immediately feels drawn to her beauty and being.

Memento Mori

47 min 1918

Daughter of Magasin du Nord

The way to a woman’s happiness is a job at the Magasin du Nord department store.

Daughter of Magasin du Nord

29 min 1923

Summer Frolics and Shenanigans

A summery love triangle unfolds on the Egelund estate.

Summer Frolics and Shenanigans

79 min 1923

On the Stroke of Midnight

Peter Hansen, a parish clerk, is woken up in the middle of the night by a mysterious phone call.

On the Stroke of Midnight

81 min 1927

The Moody Barber

The orphaned Eva flees from her harsh foster mother, who wants to marry her off to the suitor Berg.

The Moody Barber

71 min 1918

The wages of sin

A tale of sorrow, love, greed and justice.

The wages of sin

5 min 1910

A False Alarm

When his mother-in-law announces her arrival, Fabian gets busy running away.

A False Alarm

28 min 1918

The Impostor

The wealthy merchant Borg buys up all the country’s grain reserves to control the prices himself.

The Impostor

6 min 1915

A man falls asleep in the middle of the street and dreams that he is far away from the noise and clamour of the big city.

1 min 1920

Storm P Draws the Three Little Men

Storm P is seen putting the finishing touches on a painting of his iconic ‘Three Little Men’ characters.

Storm P Draws the Three Little Men

8 min 1919

The Meaning of Things

A pianist plays for a plump opera singer – or perhaps it is actually a pig?.

The Meaning of Things

18 min 1912

The two convicts

Students Lind and Beck are on a hiking trip in North Zealand.

The two convicts

6 min 1928

The Little Match Girl

Film adaptation of H.

The Little Match Girl

180 min 1920

Sons of the soil

In Iceland, the pride and honour of one’s family mean everything.

Sons of the soil

78 min 1920

A romance of riches

The carefree Countess Evelyn lives a life of luxury at her people’s expense.

A romance of riches

39 min 1914

In the consul's uniform

Consul Descombes is a married man, but yearns for long nights with female companionship in Paris.

In the consul's uniform

13 min 1918

Love and Education

FRAGMENT | Aage’s uncle wants him to drop out of law school to learn about farming on the family estate instead.

Love and Education

28 min 1914

Alone at Last

Newlywed couple Adolf and Charlotte are heading home from a family visit and greatly hope for an undisturbed train journey.

Alone at Last

25 min 1921

A bachelor husband

Peter and Inga regularly try to convince their bachelor friend Pingel of the many sterling benefits of marriage.

A bachelor husband

30 min 1912

When Bacchus reigns

When Lucca meets Lt Victor quite by chance, he sweeps her off her feet in a whirlwind romance and the couple are quickly engaged.

When Bacchus reigns

35 min 1914

A Daughter of Eve

FRAGMENT | Solicitor von Ramm lives alone with his little daughter, whom he had with his teenage sweetheart Klara.

A Daughter of Eve

35 min 1913

A Woman's Honour

Marie, the daughter of a pastor, and major Trolle are young and in love, and they seem destined to become engaged.

A Woman's Honour

31 min 1912

The City Hyena

Having grown up in poverty, the ambitious Nana is determined to break out of it.

The City Hyena

37 min 1916

The Body in the Water

A love drama unfolds in the Norwegian mountains.

The Body in the Water

43 min 1915

Satanita, the She Devil

Count Dörner and his son-in-law Baron Max are hunting in the forest when they come upon Zambo and Satanita, who are Roma travellers.

Satanita, the She Devil

46 min 1922

He, She, and Hamlet

In a boarding house where young girls are kept under strict surveillance, only two persons of the male persuasion are allowed to enter.

He, She, and Hamlet

94 min 1930

William Tell and Son

In this story, Pat and Patachon have decided to pursue a career as variety stars.

William Tell and Son

9 min 1916

Hotel Electric

Mr Petterson arrives at Hotel Electric, only to be met with one surprise after another.

Hotel Electric

5 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

33 min 1916

The Heart Virtuoso

The celebrated and vain cellist Karél impresses the royal couple with his virtuoso playing.

The Heart Virtuoso

24 min 1919

The Heart Thief

The famous dancer Elva Marja is hotly pursued by man-of-the-world Henry Corner.

The Heart Thief

85 min 1919

The Mirror of Fate

Poul and Alva have been married for a few years when dark clouds begin to gather over their marriage.

The Mirror of Fate

12 min 1913

Saved from the Path of Transgression

FRAGMENT | Margrethe is in love with Worm, who only sees her as a fleeting youthful infatuation.

Saved from the Path of Transgression

7 min 1912

Don't Go on the Spree

A long, wet night in the city results in a serious case of hangovers.

Don't Go on the Spree

26 min 1912

The Clown's Revenge

The artistic cyclist Gaumont, his girlfriend Baptista, and their partner Rosa arrive in town with their travelling circus.

The Clown's Revenge

86 min 1924

The little Austrian

The Viennese child Leni Rossner accidentally gets separated from her tour group at the train station.

The little Austrian

92 min 1930

Beware of the Girls

On a high-speed train heading towards the capital, Director Brown’s two young daughters become acquainted with Pat and Patachon.

Beware of the Girls

94 min 1931

Pat and Patachon Invent the Gunpowder

In a boarding house in the city live our friends Pat and Patachon, who have settled down in relative comfort for a modest sum of money.

Pat and Patachon Invent the Gunpowder

85 min 1927

The Friend from Springfield

Comedy writer Jonas Lenner takes an impromptu trip to Paris to flee his writer's block and the suffocating monotony of home.

The Friend from Springfield

78 min 1927

Civil war and famine are raging in Siberia.

1 min 1906

The Reel from 'Livjægerne paa Amager'

Ballet by August Bournonville 1871.

The Reel from 'Livjægerne paa Amager'

1 min 1902

Pas de Deux

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

Pas de Deux

1 min 1903

Solo from ’La sylphide’ (1836), ballet by August Bournonville.

2 min 1903

‘Napoli’ (1842), ballet by August Bournonville (1805-1879), soloist, head of the royal ballet, and choreographer.

1 min 1905

A Belly Dancer

Erotic dance performed by an unknown female dancer.

A Belly Dancer

1 min 1906

Dance from the opera ‘Il Trovatore’ (1853) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901).

1 min 1902

Wania Tartakoff

Spirited Ukrainian trepak dance, performed by Russian soloist Wania Tartakoff.

Wania Tartakoff

2 min 1905

From Siberia to Moscow

'From Siberia to Moscow' (1876) was August Bournonville’s last long ballet.

From Siberia to Moscow

3 min 1906

Dance from the 1762 Italian opera 'Orfeo ed Euridice' by Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787); choreography by Hans Beck, 1896.

1 min 1902

The Children's Dance from 'Elverhøj'

The Children's Dance from 'Elverhøj', performed by Gudrun Christensen and Helga Smith.

The Children's Dance from 'Elverhøj'

14 min 1916

The Umbrella Shop

Mr Holm, an umbrella manufacturer, is haunted by the name ‘Bech’, which he suddenly appears everywhere in his home.

The Umbrella Shop

37 min 1914

His Guilty Conscience

The young clerk Poul Wang is squandering his fortune on festive pleasures while being shadowed by a mysterious unknown figure.

His Guilty Conscience

77 min 1925

Love and Money

Jørgen wants to propose to Marie as soon as he has been promoted and can offer her a proper home.

Love and Money

34 min 1915

The Kiss of Death

Edgar Doran has lived all his life on his old, gloomy ancestral farm deep in the forest.

The Kiss of Death

43 min 1920

Shall not Judge

Marcus Bloomer, a district attorney, receives a divine revelation the night before he is to sentence a young man to death.

Shall not Judge

35 min 1912

The Three Comrades

Lieutenant Udo visits his family in the company of two good friends of his.

The Three Comrades

43 min 1913

The Awakening

The young artist Simon Durand happens to find himself in an idyllic village.

The Awakening

23 min 1917

While the Christmas Bells Ring

It is Christmas Eve, and some are finding it easier to look forward to the upcoming celebrations than others.

While the Christmas Bells Ring

37 min 1915

In Storm and Calm

After a misspent youth on the wrong side of the law, Teddy finally meets a woman capable of making him break with the past and settle down.

In Storm and Calm

111 min 1923

The Lure of the Footlights

Count Wrangel’s daughter Polly and the forest warden’s son Søren are best friends and quite inseparable.

The Lure of the Footlights

9 min 1916

The New Explosive

FRAGMENT | The young, ambitious chemist Felix Saltau works at an explosives factory.

The New Explosive

29 min 1913

His Highness, The Prince

In the small kingdom of Snobbéria, a rollicking tale of mistaken identity unfolds.

His Highness, The Prince

97 min 1929

Detectives

The long arm of the law is utterly powerless against the unusually cunning criminal Terry and his gang.

Detectives

62 min 1926

The Wolf Hunters

Nikolajsen is shocked by the news that he has an adult daughter who lives in Jutland – where wild wolves wander.

The Wolf Hunters

92 min 1925

The Bilberries

When the modest butcher’s wife becomes a wealthy landowner, it immidiately goes to her head.

The Bilberries

15 min 1916

Rittmaster Rebbs receives a lewd letter from an old lover and travels into town “on special commission”.

15 min 1921

The Peacemaker

War has been declared in the aptly named “Villa Pax”.

The Peacemaker

14 min 1918

His Phony Son

For 14 years, merchant Thippe has been paying child support to his dear son, although he has never seen the boy.

His Phony Son

13 min 1919

Hot on the Trail

Every night a common thief stalks the local girl’s school, and he may already have stolen one heart.

Hot on the Trail

16 min 1919

Nelly's Knights

Three bachelors vow to ban women from their fraternity – and immediately break their promise when Nelly needs help.

Nelly's Knights

11 min 1915

Three Men and a Maid

Three suitors swarm the singer Adelaide, two of which own millions, while the last one owns naught but wit.

Three Men and a Maid

22 min 1920

Be mine - for tomorrow

When Halfdan’s old flame, Karina, comes to town, the reaction of his jealous wife Märthe begins to concern him.

Be mine - for tomorrow

12 min 1919

A Printer's Error

A typo in the newspaper sends a frisky model to treat the ill professor Knolle and a strict nurse to the croquis-artist Klat.

A Printer's Error

10 min 1921

The Chicken Chaser

Bastian is an unrelenting skirt-chaser who is never put off by a rejection.

The Chicken Chaser

17 min 1918

Jealous Jim

Harry Spleed’s jealousy near turns to madness when he finds a torn letter to his wife from a mysterious “Johan”.

Jealous Jim

16 min 1918

She Writes on a Machine

The only reason the two lawyers, Chit and Chat, haven’t gone bankrupt is their talented secretary, Amanda.

She Writes on a Machine

9 min 1916

A Lively Night

FRAGMENT | Petersen has forgotten his gentlemen’s club-appointment and has to employ every trick to escape from home unseen.

A Lively Night

10 min 1919

An Old Man's Fancy

FRAGMENT | Every white hair on old Douglas Morland’s head can be attributed to his nephew, the scandalmonger Basil.

An Old Man's Fancy

4 min 1917

A Sorry Knight

FRAGMENT | Hannibal comes across as a total lunatic in his desperate attempt to impress Miss Alma and her father.

A Sorry Knight

3 min 1919

Sweet Little Thing

FRAGMENT | In the eyes of a jealous husband, a puppy is easily mistaken for an illegitimate child.

Sweet Little Thing

23 min 1911

The Nihilist

Leo suspects Sonja of infidelity, although she is in fact – for better or worse – fraternising with militant nihilists.

The Nihilist

36 min 1913

The Usurer's Son

The usurer Sintram lives and breathes for money and, for this very reason; he disinherits his charitable son Floridan.

The Usurer's Son

42 min 1914

The Woman with the Red Hair

Detective Barker has his work cut out for him when his red-haired nanny, Kate Blond, turns out to be a master thief in disguise.

The Woman with the Red Hair

39 min 1916

His Innocent Dupe

The family doctor Harmodi possesses hypnotic powers and has secretly taken control of Countess Judith’s mind.

His Innocent Dupe

34 min 1912

Midsummer-time

The merchant’s son Aage wants to save his father from bankruptcy by marrying the rich man’s daughter Irma.

Midsummer-time

40 min 1912

The Little Railroad Queen

A frivolous count disposes of his unwanted, newborn child in a first-class train compartment bound for Moscow.

The Little Railroad Queen

38 min 1911

A Fatal Lie

Doctor Willy Prager’s long, selfless office hours come at the expense of his attention-seeking fiancée.

A Fatal Lie

28 min 1912

In a Den of Lions

Every day is life and death for the circus performers of the big city.

In a Den of Lions

83 min 1925

Side-lights of the Sawdust Ring

The poor child Inger must endure trials of an almost biblical nature before her heart can be saved by true love.

Side-lights of the Sawdust Ring

15 min 1911

The Girls from Cafe Maxim

Three troublemakers, one clumsy maid and the strictest madam in town – everything is as usual at the “Peace and Quiet” boarding house.

The Girls from Cafe Maxim

2 min 1917

A Lively Boarding-House

FRAGMENT | The ageing Miss Tillesen runs a boarding house, but her temper will soon run it to the ground.

A Lively Boarding-House

26 min 1912

The Aeroplane Inventor

The creative yet debt-ridden inventor Fred must sell his beloved prototype of an aeroplane.

The Aeroplane Inventor

78 min 1921

The Gift of Happiness

Everybody wishes for the happiness just outside their reach, without regard to the cost.

The Gift of Happiness

11 min 1916

The Woman Tempted Me

FRAGMENT | Who murdered the film star? The director is accused, the motive is jealousy, but the film is the alibi.

The Woman Tempted Me

1 min 1920

The Clarinet Player

FRAGMENT | A man looks around and sees a dog in a trashcan, after which his nose transforms into a clarinet that he plays for the dog.

The Clarinet Player

14 min 1911

The Love of the Gypsy Girl

A female ‘gypsy’ – in the parlance of the time – must choose between helping her own camp or a kidnapped girl.

The Love of the Gypsy Girl

26 min 1912

God Decides

A Savoyard peasant family is banished from their home because they have not paid their taxes on time.

God Decides

13 min 1915

Moving Day

Escaping the moving day mess at home, Holm seeks refuge with a good friend.

Moving Day

105 min 1922

Art and the woman

Eric "Anker" Ankerstjærne and his wife are like night and day.

Art and the woman

59 min 1923

Smiles and Tears

Life at the boarding school is all fun and games for the two friends, Bess and Dott.

Smiles and Tears

50 min 1914

The Death Knell

Death’s bells toll in tune to the march of war.

The Death Knell

18 min 1923

Fortune Favours the Bold

During a hectic taxi ride, a rich engineer loses his gold-plated lucky cane in the middle of Abel’s postal route.

Fortune Favours the Bold

14 min 1912

The Wedding Dress

Alice’s heart starts pounding when her childhood friend Otto announces his return home after a long journey.

The Wedding Dress

4 min 1912

Lindstrøm's Play

Two fine gentlemen battle brutishly for the favour of two fine ladies.

Lindstrøm's Play

16 min 1916

Dash for Liberty

FRAGMENT | Bedridden mine owner Werner dies of an accidental opium overdose and his foster daughter is suspected of killing him.

Dash for Liberty

11 min 1914

Lejla

FRAGMENT | Lejla, a frivolous dressage rider, rides around with suitors and dances with death.

Lejla

9 min 1913

The Man in the White Cloak

FRAGMENT | An apparition appears when the threat of foreclosure looms over the family estate.

The Man in the White Cloak

32 min 1911

Love and Money

FRAGMENT | Wild love drives a woman to steal money from her own father.

Love and Money

74 min 1918

The Battle of the Houses

After living a lie for 20 years, Ejvin Nordeck learns the grim truth about his parents.

The Battle of the Houses

11 min 1920

The House of Fatal Love

FRAGMENT | A curse by ancient spirits haunts the living in ‘The House of Fatal Love’.

The House of Fatal Love

13 min 1916

Oh! That Cheese!

‘Oh! That Cheese!’ offers a foul-smelling jape between two friends.

Oh! That Cheese!

13 min 1915

Naughty boy

A stingy uncle is taught a lesson when he is tricked into adopting a grown man instead of a ten-year-old kid.

Naughty boy

56 min 1913

The Gambler's Wife

A past lover ignites a fiery gambling addiction within the reckless Prince Spinarosa.

The Gambler's Wife

14 min 1913

The Live Statue

A lazy sculptor squanders his advance and has to think outside the box to meet his deadline.

The Live Statue

38 min 1913

Under the Wing of the Mill

Young engineer Jameson quickly demonstrates his worth at his new workplace.

Under the Wing of the Mill

8 min 1917

Dance Frenzy

FRAGMENT | Tønne secretly visits a posh lady for dance lessons, which his wife mistakes for infidelity.

Dance Frenzy

58 min 1924

One Lover Too Many

Baron Preben is an unfortunate man – at least when it comes to the ladies.

One Lover Too Many

6 min 1919

Friendship and Animosity

FRAGMENT | Any grand picnic in the great outdoors is but a moment away from a brawl with an angry lepidopterist.

Friendship and Animosity

8 min 1911

The Trouser Skirt

A radical fashion trend makes women swoon and men scoff.

The Trouser Skirt

29 min 1913

In the Last Second

A young hunter, Leo, gets involved in a feud between a sleazy secretary and the kind-hearted Jennae.

In the Last Second

12 min 1919

Football Calamities

For rentier Back – senior football fan – it’s always coming home.

Football Calamities

67 min 1916

The girl from Whitley

Young Elly lives in the fishing town of Whitley as the foster daughter of the greedy merchant Brown.

The girl from Whitley

30 min 1917

A Lonely Woman

Professor Bjørn has spent years and months developing a serum against cancer.

A Lonely Woman

53 min 1914

Acquitted

The honeymoon between the newly married couple Lydia and Count von Teyn soon comes to an end.

Acquitted

140 min 1922

David Copperfield

After ten happy childhood years, the life of David Copperfield takes an obscure turn.

David Copperfield

79 min 1921

Mirrors of the Soul

When the rich man’s son Egil falls in love with the poor showgirl Rigi, his family is sceptical.

Mirrors of the Soul

62 min 1915

The Master Physician

Goethe’s Faust myth makes an appearance in this drama about a dispute between two scientists.

The Master Physician

97 min 1926

The Sleeping House

As their shared wealth disappears, Elisabet’s love for her husband Richard also evaporates.

The Sleeping House

66 min 1916

Eve

When Eve Vange regains her sight after a successful operation, she falls in love with her saviour – the young ophthalmologist Juel.

Eve

37 min 1915

The Indian Idol

When a dying patient gives him a statue of an Indian god, the doctor John Schmidt thinks nothing of it.

The Indian Idol

37 min 1914

The Red Club

A mysterious film! That was the succinct description in the original programme for ‘The Red Club’ in 1914.

The Red Club

82 min 1922

The Last of the Family

Niels has everything a young person could wish for.

The Last of the Family

81 min 1924

Honeymoon Island

Shipowner Holm’s young wife Grete has a head full of romantic ideas.

Honeymoon Island

103 min 1923

Love in Exile

In Horsens, the exiled Russian princess Elisabeth Antonovna is imprisoned.

Love in Exile

12 min 1911

A Wedding Night

A dutiful maid is not always a blessing! That’s what a newly wed couple finds out after they return home tired and want to be left alone.

A Wedding Night

13 min 1918

Miss Theodor

Baron Dandy has a weakness for young girls.

Miss Theodor

14 min 1919

The Master Hypnotist

Old Skipper Bims takes his daughter on a sailing trip and bitterly regrets it.

The Master Hypnotist

9 min 1909

The Little Bugler

When war breaks out between Denmark and Germany in 1848, Christian from poor Nyboder is hired as a bugler.

The Little Bugler

5 min 1907

The Failure

FRAGMENT | The film is incomplete and there are no preserved programmes which explain the story.

The Failure

10 min 1921

The Monk's Temptations

FRAGMENT |The beautiful Margrethe is engaged to the seminarian Bengt Darre, but oh, he’s such a bore.

The Monk's Temptations

77 min 1923

His Wife, the Unknown

A young artist, Wilbur, has lost his eyesight in the war, and there is only a very faint hope of him ever being able to see again.

His Wife, the Unknown

74 min 1926

The Devil's Circus

Innocent Mary has barely arrived in the big city when she falls prey to the looming dangers of the city.

The Devil's Circus

78 min 1928

Strength and Beauty

Although the twins Flora and Dora attend the School of Sculpture, their real calling lies in gymnastics.

Strength and Beauty

37 min 1911

The Ballet Dancer

Ballet dancer Camille dreams of becoming an actress.

The Ballet Dancer

101 min 1922

The Hourglass

The lawyer Magnus Brygge has everything – a good job, two beautiful children and a young, beautiful student who has set her eyes on him.

The Hourglass

13 min 1911

Dearly Purchased Honour

Doctor Thaw cheats on his wife, Rose, with her friend, Nina.

Dearly Purchased Honour

60 min 1917

Sister Cecilia

Countess Schach is ill and her estate is impoverished.

Sister Cecilia

46 min 1919

The Soul of the Violin

A young violinist, Emanuel, dreams of becoming the best in the world.

The Soul of the Violin

13 min 1910

The Black Domino

FRAGMENT | A young man finds himself at loggerheads with his friend after he has tried to kiss his wife and at the same time turns out to be a common thief.

The Black Domino

7 min 1908

The Will

FRAGMENT | A man lies on his deathbed and shows his will to his carer.

The Will

6 min 1911

The Old Merchant’s Home

FRAGMENT | The fragment consists of three scenes from The Old Merchant’s Home.

The Old Merchant’s Home

71 min 1922

The Adventures of Japhet IV

Japhet is imprisoned and sentenced to death for a murder he never committed.

The Adventures of Japhet IV

71 min 1922

The Adventures of Japhet III

Japhet and Tim have hired a ship bound for the Portuguese port city of Pontevidera, where Japhet hopes to find his father.

The Adventures of Japhet III

77 min 1922

The Adventures of Japhet II

Two friends, Japhet and Tim, travel to London with the gypsy girl Fleta.

The Adventures of Japhet II

141 min 1922

The Adventures of Japhet I

The infant Japhet Newman is left on the steps of the orphanage.

The Adventures of Japhet I

31 min 1912

Vanquished

A beautiful but eccentric countess amuses herself by subjecting her numerous suitors to silly tests.

Vanquished

103 min 1924

My Friend the Detective

You can't necessarily use literature to solve a murder.

My Friend the Detective

53 min 1918

A Man's Sacrifice

Colleagues Maurice and Charles are connected through a close friendship, as Maurice is engaged to Charles’ daughter Vera.

A Man's Sacrifice

33 min 1911

The Rights of Youth

Court huntsman, Søtoft, is courting his daughter Else’s lady-in-waiting, Miss Engelke.

The Rights of Youth

42 min 1911

Homeless

Musical Magda has three suitors – the insidious bank clerk Hilmer, the kind-hearted Dr.

Homeless

4 min 1910

Dicky's Courtship

Alois Nieswurz is eager to get out the door to propose to his beloved.

Dicky's Courtship

11 min 1910

The Engagement Ring

A fisherman has a quarrel with his fiancé who, in rage, throws her ring into the sea.

The Engagement Ring

43 min 1912

The Snake Dancer

A bear tamer is hired by a traveling circus and soon gets married to a snake charmer.

The Snake Dancer

45 min 1914

In the Shadow of the Throne

When Prince Otto is involved in a hunting accident, the game warden’s daughter Ellen becomes his nurse.

In the Shadow of the Throne

2 min 1910

Valdemar Sejr

FRAGMENT | Karl of Riise must say goodbye to his beloved Rigmor when he’s summoned by King Valdemar.

Valdemar Sejr

16 min 1913

Wanted a Sweetheart

Out of sheer boredom, two young girls publish a fake personal ad in the newspaper, pretending to be a rich, beautiful woman in search of “a gentleman” with “absolutely proper intentions”.

Wanted a Sweetheart

48 min 1918

Love Your Neighbor!

There’s an uproar in the small fishing village, as the greedy businessman Consul Warming forces the fishermen to work both day and night.

Love Your Neighbor!

13 min 1913

One Life One Love

FRAGMENT | At a party, Frede meets the popular actress Edith, with whom he falls head over heels in love.

One Life One Love

26 min 1911

The Aviator's Generosity

When journalist Warren discovers that a charming pilot is about to seduce his wife, he decides to take revenge.

The Aviator's Generosity

47 min 1920

The Actor's Love-Story

19-year-old Melitta von Windheim is profoundly fascinated by the famous actor Ludvig Romay.

The Actor's Love-Story

134 min 1926

Don Quixote

The poor landowner Don Quixote is obsessed with chivalric romances.

Don Quixote

58 min 1915

A Revolution Marriage

It’s the spring of 1793 and the French Revolution is raging.

A Revolution Marriage

23 min 1921

The Roast Hare

The Nokkesens have got themselves into a huge predicament.

The Roast Hare

29 min 1912

Fire at Sea

The popular artist Frank Harvey has been offered a job in America.

Fire at Sea

41 min 1912

Bride of Death

Otto Beckert has taken to his cousin, Aase, who has promised her heart to Tage Henning.

Bride of Death

11 min 1928

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

A cartoon version of HC Andersen’s famous fairy tale about the staunch tin soldier who falls in love with a dancing ballerina, sets out on an adventure, and is finally engulfed by the flames of love.

The Steadfast Tin Soldier

47 min 1918

Premiere Night

When her husband, an aspiring poet, gets his theatrical script rejected, Agnes Holck decides to take matters into her own hands.

Premiere Night

15 min 1920

The Racer

There are lots of fun scenes in this fast-paced little farce about the racing enthusiast Hurtigkarl and his sports-mad dream – to see his favourite runner hitched with his daughter Musse.

The Racer

45 min 1913

The Princess' Dilemma

As King Cyril is away fighting at the front, Prime Minister Bouton holds the reins of power firmly in his stead.

The Princess' Dilemma

8 min 1909

The Night Before Christian's Birthday

Just before bedtime, Christian overhears a conversation between his grandmother and shopkeeper Blache.

The Night Before Christian's Birthday

78 min 1927

The Dangerous Age

The gorgeous 40-year-old Elsie Lindtner lives in a beautiful house, and is married to a respectable university professor.

The Dangerous Age

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

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

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

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

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

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

101 min 1925

Copenhagen’s Sherlock Holmes

Karen Wang and her beloved Kai Ørn live happily together.

Copenhagen’s Sherlock Holmes

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

74 min 1917

The Pierrot

Gross misunderstandings result in the young actor Jean leaving his wife and child.

The Pierrot

93 min 1929

Clever Cannibals

Spirits are always high at the quayside pub The Red Rabbit.

Clever Cannibals

70 min 1918

Love the conqueror

Alice, the seventeen-year-old daughter of millionaire John Payne, is dying.

Love the conqueror

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

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

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

88 min 1920

Shadow Plays

After years living in the province, the well-respected lawyer Poul Lindorph returns to the capital.

Shadow Plays

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

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

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

8 min 1910

Ambrosius

Ambrosius Stub is elated when he gets the position as a writer, working for the Baron.

Ambrosius

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

7 min 1907

Female Wrestlers

In this film, female wrestlers fight while two male referees, dressed in suits, keep a close eye on the match as it progresses.

Female Wrestlers

4 min 1907

Boxers

A clown interrupts a boxing match and challenges one of the two men to fight.

Boxers

9 min 1920

A Duck Tale

A tramp steals a duck, stuffs it under his shirt – so only its wings are sticking out – and lets himself be flown around, over the fields and forests.

A Duck Tale

54 min 1925

Sunshine Valley

While on an excursion in the mountains, aging natural scientist, Professor Karker, discovers an idyllic valley.

Sunshine Valley

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

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

6 min 1922

We're Coming Back

ADVERTISEMENT | Ahead of a performance in Sweden on 27 April 1923, Pat and Patachon shot a short promotional film titled ‘We’re Coming Back’ with the subtitle in Swedish: ‘A little prelude to the joy of the coming evenings.

We're Coming Back

8 min 1907

The White Slave Girl

Having responded to a newspaper advertisement, a young girl sets out to take up a position as a housekeeper.

The White Slave Girl

21 min 1911

Pride comes before a Fall

Joy abounds in the little workers’ home when the three daughters of the family all come home wearing an engagement ring.

Pride comes before a Fall

28 min 1911

The Manicurist with the Big Heart

The aristocratic Krag refuses to let his daughter marry the bourgeois Carl Vedel, even though the whole family begs him to permit the match.

The Manicurist with the Big Heart

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

14 min 1909

A Message to Napoleon

A group of sworn Napoleon supporters decide to inform the emperor of the plans for his release from captivity on Elba.

A Message to Napoleon

4 min 1910

The Expert Hunter

Dressed in his finest hunting gear and carrying a rifle over his shoulder, Oscar Stribolt leaves home to go hunting.

The Expert Hunter

6 min 1910

The New Teacher

Master Spag rejoices when he is offered the position of house teacher for the baroness’ two sons.

The New Teacher

12 min 1907

The Robber's Sweetheart

Jim, a robber, is in love with the chief’s bride Clara, who firmly rejects his many advances.

The Robber's Sweetheart

10 min 1907

Once Upon a Time

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.

Once Upon a Time

18 min 1925

The Cocaine Rush

FRAGMENT | The eccentric Tom Nigel strolls through Copenhagen.

The Cocaine Rush

8 min 1907

The Merry Widow

FRAGMENT | In the impoverished Balkan principality of Pontevedrino, a love drama unfolds.

The Merry Widow

37 min 1918

Queen of clubs

‘Go to Bessie immediately; you will be safe there,’ reads the farewell letter that Sonja finds in her father’s home after it has been robbed.

Queen of clubs

43 min 1914

The World's Poison

FRAGMENT | A young sailor has to leave his fiancée behind when he is called out to sea.

The World's Poison

1 min 1916

The trumpeter and the author

FRAGMENT | Two good friends – Pengel the writer and Pustervig the trumpeter – live in next-door garrets.

The trumpeter and the author

69 min 1923

Earth Spirit

When the old, wealthy Doctor Schön takes Lulu under his wing, he has no idea that she will be his certain death.

Earth Spirit

34 min 1911

The Price of Beauty

Countess von Würzen is of a certain age, but she still captivates the men she meets on her way.

The Price of Beauty

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

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

85 min 1919

So Ends My Song

Many suitors woo the wealthy heiress Dora, but her heart belongs to the doctor Alberto.

So Ends My Song

45 min 1911

The Strange Bird

The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May.

The Strange Bird

42 min 1912

The Modern Girl

Upon suddenly losing his fortune, the young Count Berner sets out for New York to try his luck there.

The Modern Girl

1 min 1913

Isle of the Dead

FRAGMENT | Prince Udo von Freundsberg leads a carefree and irresponsible life in the company of false friends and the beautiful Countess Irma, but in reality he is deeply in debt.

Isle of the Dead

2 min 1915

The Nordisk Films Kompagni's Studios

This small clip is part of a promotional film for Nordisk Film from around 1915.

The Nordisk Films Kompagni's Studios

7 min 1910

Mr. Fabian Going Out for a Picnic

Fabian is busy: he is going on a picnic with his girlfriend.

Mr. Fabian Going Out for a Picnic

33 min 1912

Love in the Tropics

The young Englishman Cecil Brown lives and works on a tea plantation in India.

Love in the Tropics

13 min 1912

Outwitted

Karen has three tenacious suitors who woo her with great eagerness: lieutenant Schaleton, the poet Scherning and property owner Arnold.

Outwitted

30 min 1912

The Craftsman's Adventure

A carpenter’s apprentice, Spaan (‘Chip’), has been thrown out by his master for being romantically involved with his daughter, Ernestine.

The Craftsman's Adventure

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

1 min 1913

A Paradise Lost

FRAGMENT | Feeling neglected by her busy husband, Muriel meets the nobleman Emile le Blanc and falls for him head over heels.

A Paradise Lost

31 min 1914

A Golden Heart

After a series of failed stock market speculations, the banker Grant is on the verge of bankruptcy.

A Golden Heart

23 min 1913

The Dock Catastrophe

FRAGMENT | Gernau, a successful engineer, is married to a younger woman, Anna.

The Dock Catastrophe

1 min 1925

Man drinking coffee

In this small film, prominent Danish artist, actor and cartoonist Storm P advertises CLOC Liqueur.

Man drinking coffee

5 min 1910

Mr. Fabian is Rat Hunting

One day, Fabian discovers a large and hideous rat in his house.

Mr. Fabian is Rat Hunting

4 min 1909

The Mysterious Cigar

FRAGMENT | Young Hansen is deeply in love with his boss’s daughter and regularly meets with her in secret.

The Mysterious Cigar

4 min 1907

The Magic Bag

Two clowns perform acrobatic routines with each other, but suddenly start fighting.

The Magic Bag

4 min 1910

Holger the Dane

FRAGMENT | In the cellars of Kronborg, a fully armed Holger the Dane sits quietly sleeping when he is suddenly called into action.

Holger the Dane

73 min 1928

The King of Pelicania

Princess Lola has been exiled from her native Pelicania after one of her relatives usurped the throne.

The King of Pelicania

17 min 1923

The Golden Horn

Friends Peder and Oluf are neighbours and meet regularly for a pint and a game of chess.

The Golden Horn

92 min 1927

The Thunderstones

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.

The Thunderstones

15 min 1921

Oh! Uncle!

The Madsens and the Sørensens are eagerly awaiting a visit from their rich uncle Bims from America.

Oh! Uncle!

37 min 1916

The Guinea-Pig

Jesta’s mischievous and playful manner is driving her father and his new lady friend mad.

The Guinea-Pig

8 min 1927

The People of the Borderland

FRAGMENT | The Family Steffensen lives on a farm in Southern Jutland.

The People of the Borderland

42 min 1914

Alone with the Devil

The manufacturer Laroque stops at nothing when trying to destroy his enemies, and this time Fréderic Nessières, one of his competitors, is in the line of fire.

Alone with the Devil

8 min 1913

Fred As Decorator

A cheerful, lively decorator is given the task of upholstering a chair in a wealthy household.

Fred As Decorator

10 min 1913

Fred As Soldier

The usually cheerful Fred has been called up for military service, and he is less than enthusiastic about the prospect, however honourable the assignment may be.

Fred As Soldier

10 min 1909

The Two Gold Diggers

Gold fever, jealousy and a seductive woman put the friendship between two gold diggers to the test.

The Two Gold Diggers

63 min 1928

From Darkness Towards Light

Spanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class.

From Darkness Towards Light

8 min 1919

The Blackleg

Mr Basse – a cheerful, if somewhat lazy fellow – reluctantly shows up at the employment agency.

The Blackleg

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

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

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

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

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

98 min 1924

Undercurrents

A talentless artist with a greatly inflated ego, Carlo Morton, has enchanted the naïve Helga with tales from Italy.

Undercurrents

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

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

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

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

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

6 min 1910

The Human Ape

A man and an ape are seated at the same table – both wearing suits.

The Human Ape

19 min 1918

The Virtuous One

When the wife of Mr Momme, a merchant, arrives home late one day, he suspects her of being unfaithful.

The Virtuous 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

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

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

4 min 1911

Hotel Thieves

FRAGMENT | An infamous criminal couple, nicknamed ‘The Hotel Rats’, have long haunted the hotels of the city.

Hotel Thieves

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

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

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

43 min 1916

The ABC of Love

When Lis meets her fiancé for the first time, she is severely disappointed.

The ABC of Love

56 min 1913

Unjustly Accused

Count de Croisset proposes to the feted danser Odette Blant.

Unjustly Accused

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

3 min 1914

The Golden Horns

FRAGMENT | Using motifs from the classic Adam Oehlenschläger poem, the legend of the Golden Horns is told across four different epochs.

The Golden Horns

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

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

26 min 1911

When Passion Blinds Honesty

The poor shipwright's daughter Hulda i dating the equally poor clerk Aage.

When Passion Blinds Honesty

7 min 1907

For a Woman's Sake

A young nobleman arrives at Frederiksborg Castle where a mayor lives with his beautiful daughter.

For a Woman's Sake

28 min 1917

The Secret of the Night Express

A dead man is found near the railway tracks, and his watch has stopped on the exact time the night train to New York is passing the spot.

The Secret of the Night Express

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

24 min 1918

Paradise For the Lazy

A lazy , bibulous tramp is admitted to the hospital by mistake.

Paradise For the Lazy

39 min 1912

The Great Circus Catastrophe (Fire)

When Count Willy von Rosenörn finds himself broke, he moves in to an artist hotel where he meets the staff of Circus Carino.

The Great Circus Catastrophe (Fire)

17 min 1920

Their Silver Wedding

Even though the Gommesens have been married for 25 years, they are still in love.

Their Silver Wedding

11 min 1916

A Lively Dream

A young man unsuccessfully practices a variety of circus tricks at home.

A Lively 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

9 min 1923

Daredevil of the Movies

'Daredevil of the movies' is a promotion reel compiled of film extracts showing some of actress and aerial artist Emilie Sannom's most daring stunts.

Daredevil of the Movies

49 min 1916

Two People

Money trouble forces Henry de Santos to marry the bankier's daughter, Rosa, even though his heart belongs to the flower girl, Carmian.

Two People

46 min 1912

The Pride of the Circus

A tightrope walker from a traveling circus falls deeply in love with the mayor's daughter in a small seaside town.

The Pride of the Circus

13 min 1910

The Confidence Trick

Jens Larsen has worked hard to become a wealthy man in America, and when he travels home to visit Denmark, the people he meets are extremely acommodating.

The Confidence Trick

9 min 1907

From the Rococo-Times

The scene is set on a castle in the mid-18th century.

From the Rococo-Times

6 min 1906

A New Hat for the Madam

A young woman is out shopping and buys a new hat in the latest fashion.

A New Hat for the Madam

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

8 min 1915

The Seaside Hotel

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.

The Seaside Hotel

73 min 1916

The Flaming Sword

Mine worker West lives in a small mining town with his daughters Edith and Dina.

The Flaming Sword

11 min 1907

The Tinderbox

Viggo Larsen’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale about the soldier who gets hold of a magic tinderbox capable of calling forth three dogs with big eyes that can fulfill all his wishes.

The Tinderbox

3 min 1912

Boston and the Telescope

FRAGMENT | A young man accidently gets hold of a telescope, which he quickly finds good use for.

Boston and the Telescope

35 min 1911

The Four Devils

As children, Fritz and Adolphe are sold to a traveling showman, who trains them to become circus artists.

The Four Devils

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

6 min 1907

The Boy With the Sixth Sense

When a little girl goes missing in the woods, her parents are at a loss as to what to do.

The Boy With the Sixth Sense

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

5 min 1912

The Disturbed Sentry

Four soldiers are passing away time when one, looking through the window, spies a pretty girl sitting on a veranda on the opposite side of the street.

The Disturbed Sentry

7 min 1912

John Takes Himself Off

Jens wants to take his girlfriend out, and when his request for the evening off is refused, he sneaks out anyway.

John Takes Himself Off

14 min 1907

The Lady With the Camelias

It is love at first sight when Armand Duval meets the courtisan Marguerite.

The Lady With the Camelias

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

71 min 1928

The Film Heroes

By coincidence, Pat and Patachon are cast for the lead roles in a major film production.

The Film Heroes

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

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

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

8 min 1909

The Magic Purse

A young sailor dozes off in the grass in Frederiksberg Have and wakes up surrounded by supernatural fairylike creatures.

The Magic Purse

20 min 1916

The Love Potion

The pharmacist Peter Pille and Colonel Sejrsberg's beautiful niece, Inger, are in love.

The Love Potion

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

15 min 1910

The Count's Double

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

The Count's Double

16 min 1915

The Cable Thieves

FRAGMENT | Mac Davis runs a small press agency through which he conducts all sorts of shady business.

The Cable Thieves

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

33 min 1915

Through the Enemy's Lines

During ceasefire, young lieutenant Brenner gets permission to visit his old father.

Through the Enemy's Lines

35 min 1910

A Recruit From 64

The year is 1864, and the young officer cadet Felix courageously throws himself at the prussian troops in Fredericia.

A Recruit From 64

13 min 1910

A Human Life

A boy from a poor family grows up to become a successful scientist.

A Human Life

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

48 min 1912

The Black Chancellor

Chancellor von Rallenstein is terrorizing the country.

The Black Chancellor

52 min 1911

The Girl Behind the Counter

Edgar the rich man’s son meets Ebba the waitress, and sparks fly.

The Girl Behind the Counter

52 min 1918

In the Thrall of Opium

A deeply indebted count blackmails his old school friend to rescind his engagement to the millionaire's daughter Lizzie.

In the Thrall of Opium

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

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

50 min 1914

The Heir to Skjoldborg

Count Adam sends his son Jørgen abroad to thwart his relationship with Grete, a common miller’s daughter.

The Heir to Skjoldborg

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

84 min 1924

Hadda Padda

Hrafnildur, also known as “Hadda Padda", and her sister Kristrun are spending the summer in scenic Breidabol with Hadda Padda’s fiancé, Ingolf.

Hadda Padda

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

4 min 1909

The Short-Sighted Governess

Out for a stroll, the short-sighted governess is more absorbed in her paper than in governing.

The Short-Sighted Governess

14 min 1909

The Master Detective

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.

The Master Detective

7 min 1911

The Black Hood

Sherlock Holmes is hired to locate a husband abducted by “The Black Hood".

The Black Hood

6 min 1908

La Tosca

FRAGMENT | A courtly drama of a bridegroom arrested for being intimate with the queen.

La Tosca

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)

92 min 1919

The Power of Love

Nina turns in a wanted criminal, Carl Weldon, to get the reward and save her ailing mother.

The Power of Love

82 min 1917

Peace On Earth

A peace-loving prince and his followers dream of eternal peace – pax aeterna.

Peace On Earth

18 min 1917

I Want to Speak to Johnson

Nokke and Jørgensen are tram railgrinders and good friends.

I Want to Speak to Johnson

9 min 1917

My Sister-in-law from America

Mrs Balle catches her husband with another woman.

My Sister-in-law from America

28 min 1912

Gorki, the Demon Detective

Hjalmar leads a double life; during the day, he is a clerk at his father’s bank while at night, he leads a notorious gang known as “Heldet” (Fortune).

Gorki, the Demon Detective

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

83 min 1918

A Friend of the People

The social storm after World War I divides the people.

A Friend of the People

100 min 1920

Beyond the Barricade

Family man Poul Berg is tempted by a questionable investement offer and indebts himself to a point where suicide seems like the only way out.

Beyond the Barricade

81 min 1918

A Trip to Mars

Inspired by Columbus, the navy officer Avanti Planetaros endeavours to chart the cosmos and explore its strange planets.

A Trip to Mars

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!

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 1916

Her Son

Attorney Krogh and his wife, Gerda, are distraught about their only son, Kai, a wastrel and ne’er-do-well with no aim or direction in life.

Her Son

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

103 min 1924

The House of Shadows

Thor Brekanæs is found murdered in the moraine near his farm.

The House of Shadows

12 min 1908

Lion Hunting

Two men are big-game hunting in the jungle, where zebras, ostriches, hippos, monkeys and lions reside.

Lion Hunting

80 min 1923

Struggling Hearts

The year is 1658 and the King of Sweden has seized large parts of Denmark.

Struggling Hearts

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

2 min 1903

The Execution

A child murderess is led to her execution.

The Execution

139 min 1926

The Golden Clown

Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer.

The Golden Clown

47 min 1913

The Firefly

A small girl is kidnapped by a travelling circus.

The Firefly

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

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

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