Drama · Denmark · 1910 · 41m

The Abyss

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The Abyss poster
Director
Urban Gad
Cast
Asta Nielsen as Magda Vang Poul Reumert as Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer Robert Dinesen as Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé Hans Neergaard as Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father Hulda Didrichsen as Frau Svane Emilie Sannom as Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival
Crew
Alfred Lind — Director of Photography Urban Gad — Writer Hjalmar Davidsen — Producer
Synopsis

Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.

Mood & Themes
copenhagen, denmarkpiano lessonssummer
Key Collaborators
Urban Gad Director Alfred Lind Director of Photography Urban Gad Writer Hjalmar Davidsen Producer
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