Drama ·Fantasy ·Romance · Denmark · 1922 · 1h 15m

Once Upon a Time

Der var engang

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Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Cast
Peter Jerndorff as The King of Illyria Clara Pontoppidan as The Princess of Illyria Svend Methling as The Prince of Denmark Hakon Ahnfelt-Rønne as Kaspar Smokehat Torben Meyer as Master of ceremonies Karen Poulsen as Bolette the scullery maid
Crew
George Schnéevoigt — Director of Photography Carl Theodor Dreyer — Writer Palle Rosenkrantz — Writer Jens G. Lind — Production Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
fairy talepretending to be poor
Key Collaborators
Carl Theodor Dreyer Director George Schnéevoigt Director of Photography Carl Theodor Dreyer Writer Palle Rosenkrantz Writer Jens G. Lind Production Design
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