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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

21 min 1926

The Birthday Girl

COMMERCIAL | The atmosphere at Ellen’s 20th birthday is cheerful.

The Birthday Girl

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

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

23 min 1921

The Roast Hare

The Nokkesens have got themselves into a huge predicament.

The Roast Hare

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 min 1910

Ambrosius

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

Ambrosius

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

6 min 1922

We're Coming Back

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

9 min 1916

Hotel Electric

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

Hotel Electric

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

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

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

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

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 1907

The Magic Bag

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

The Magic Bag

15 min 1921

Oh! Uncle!

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

Oh! Uncle!

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

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

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

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

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

8 min 1925

Flying with No Engine

Ole Bims has invented a set of wings.

Flying with No Engine

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

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

24 min 1918

Paradise For the Lazy

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

Paradise For the Lazy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13 min 1910

A Human Life

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

A Human Life

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

13 min 1915

Moving Day

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

Moving Day

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)

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

12 min 1908

Lion Hunting

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

Lion Hunting

2 min 1903

The Execution

A child murderess is led to her execution.

The Execution

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