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The Rights of Youth
Court huntsman, Søtoft, is courting his daughter Else’s lady-in-waiting, Miss Engelke.
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 Price of Beauty
Countess von Würzen is of a certain age, but she still captivates the men she meets on her way.
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.
Miss Theodor
Baron Dandy has a weakness for young girls.
Eve
When Eve Vange regains her sight after a successful operation, she falls in love with her saviour – the young ophthalmologist Juel.
A Victim of the Mormons
On a holiday, the family Gram meets a young, mysterious man who turns out to be a mormon.
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 Henpecked Husband’s Birthday
In the main protagonist’s household, his wife, Ilsebil, calls all the shots.
The New Teacher
Master Spag rejoices when he is offered the position of house teacher for the baroness’ two sons.
Love without words
THEME. A diverse catalogue of the paths and detours of love unfolds in the era of silent film – and with good reason! This is because the language of the heart is, as we all know, silent. What’s…
The fascination of silent film
THEME. Five prominent fans of silent films share enthusiastic recommendations.
Making It Monumental
THEME. David Bordwell on 'The End of the World' and storytelling strategies characteristic of Danish silent cinema.
The brightest stars of early Danish film
THEME. It wasn’t just Ole Olsen’s ambition that made early Danish silent film a global phenomenon—another major factor was a unique constellation of talented Danish film actors who appealed to both…
The Silent Art
THEME. A century ago Danish cinema was world leading. Now we digitize and re-vitalize Danish silent film heritage, telling stories from the time when Asta Nielsen, Valdemar Psilander and Pat &…
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