Mystery ·Drama · Denmark · 1914 · 1h 30m

The Mysterious X

Det hemmelighedsfulde X

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Director
Benjamin Christensen
Cast
Benjamin Christensen as Lieutenant van Hauen Karen Sandberg as Lieutenant van Hauren's Wife Fritz Lamprecht as Rear Admiral van Hauen Amanda Lund as Old Jane, nurse Hermann Spiro as Count Spinelli Svend Rindom as Teacher
Crew
Emil Dinesen — Director of Photography Benjamin Christensen — Editor Benjamin Christensen — Writer Laurids Skands — Writer Benjamin Christensen — Production Design
Synopsis

Not long before marine officer van Hauen goes off to war and heavy-heartedly leaves his family, he coincidentally discovers that his wife has a secret liaison with the dubious Count Spinelli. What the van Hauens do not yet know, is that the sleazy Spinelli has a hidden agenda. (stumfilm.dk)

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Benjamin Christensen Director Emil Dinesen Director of Photography Benjamin Christensen Editor Benjamin Christensen Writer Laurids Skands Writer Benjamin Christensen Production Design
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