Der var engang (1922)

Also known as Once Upon a Time

1922 · Silent film · 75 min · dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer

• Drama
• Fantasy
• Romance

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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.

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Details

Director

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Writer

Carl Theodor Dreyer

Cinematography

George Schnéevoigt

Studio

Sophus Madsen Film

Released

1922-10-03

Original title

Der var engang

Running time

75 minutes

Cast & crew

• Carl Theodor Dreyer Director
• Peter Jerndorff
• Clara Pontoppidan
• Svend Methling
• Hakon Ahnfelt-Rønne
• Torben Meyer
• Karen Poulsen
• VValdemar Schiøler Linck
• Viggo Wiehe

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