Movie Description
Der var engang
(1922)Overview
A beautiful but imperious princess refuses all offers of marriage, often condemning her suitors to death. The prince of Denmark comes seeking her hand and, aided by magic objects given to him by a mysterious spirit, seeks to win her love.
Featured Crew
- Director : Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Writer : Carl Theodor Dreyer,Palle Rosenkrantz
- Cast : Peter Jerndorff,Clara Pontoppidan,Svend Methling,Hakon Ahnfelt-Rønne,Torben Meyer,Karen Poulsen,Valdemar Schiøler Linck,Viggo Wiehe,Mohamed Archer,Henry Larsen,Lili Lani,Zun Zimmermann,Bodil Faber,Emilie Walbom,Lars Madsen,Wilhelmine Henriksen,Frederik Leth,Musse Scheel,Gerda Madsen
Cast
The King of Illyria
The Princess of Illyria
The Prince of Denmark
Kaspar Smokehat
Master of ceremonies
Bolette the scullery maid
The parrot chamberlain
The Swiss
First suitor
Second suitor
First lady of the court
Second lady of the court
Third lady of the court
The kitchen mistress
The peddler
"Doctor Dorthe"
Coal maker
Chief mistress
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Facts
Original TitleDer var engang
Status Released
Release Information
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1922-10-03
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 15m
Production CompaniesSophus Madsen Film
Genres
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance




































