

Erotikon
1920-11-08 · 106 min · ★ 5.7
Erotikon is a 1920 Swedish romantic comedy film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Tora Teje, Karin Molander, Anders de Wahl and Lars Hanson. It is based on the 1917 play A kék róka by Ferenc Herczeg. The story revolves around an entomology professor obsessed with the sexual life of bugs, and his easygoing wife who is courted by two suitors.
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- Directors
- Mauritz Stiller
- Production companies
- SF Studios
- Countries
- Sweden
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Tora TejeIrene Charpentier
Lars HansonPreben Wells
Karin MolanderMarthe
Vilhelm BrydeBaron Felix
Torsten HammarénProfessor Sidonius
Stina BergServant
John LindlöfPreben's Friend
Carl WallinFur Salesman
Gucken CederborgKitchen Maid
Fridolf RhudinYoung Man
Gull NatorpSpectator at the OperaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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