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The Abyss
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The Abyss

1910-09-12 · 37 min · ★ 6.2

Drama

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.

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Directors
Urban Gad
Production companies
Kosmorama
Countries
Denmark
Status
Released

Top Cast

Asta NielsenAsta NielsenMagda Vang
Poul ReumertPoul ReumertArtist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer
Robert DinesenRobert DinesenIngenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé
Hans NeergaardPastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
Hulda DidrichsenFrau Svane
Emilie SannomEmilie SannomVarietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival
Oscar StriboltOscar StriboltKellner / Waiter
Arne WeelArne WeelGuest in Garden
Johannes FønssGuest in Garden
Torben MeyerTorben MeyerSecondary Role (uncredited)

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