Silent Films With Live Music
The Parson's Widow / Prästänkan
Sweden
Directors: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Synopsis
The enchanting film tells the story of a young man being selected as the new parson of his village, who also inherits the previous incumbent's widow, Dame Margaret. Reluctantly, he agrees to marry her and persuades Dame Margaret to hire his girlfriend, whom he introduces as his sister, as a maid in the parsonage. Frustrated by Dame Margaret's constant vigilance, the young lovers set about doing away with her but eventually realise with bitter regret that they have misjudged her.Details of Cast
Hildur Carlberg, Einar Röd, Greta Almroth, Olav Aukrust, Emil Helsengreen, Mathilde Nielsen, Lorentz Thyholt, Kurt Welin, William Ivarson, Ivar Blekarstad, Peter Kraabøl.Details of Crew
Bret Hampton (Editor), Neal Kurz (Music), George Schnéevoigt (Cinematography)Producer Details
Svensk FilmindustriWriter Details
Kristofer JansonStills
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