English intertitles/subtitles 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 139 min 1926 The Golden Clown Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer. The Golden Clown 107 min 1925 Mists of The Past The year is 1820 and a young, promising artist, Olaf Malm, has settled in Rome, Europe’s centre of art at the time. Mists of The Past 80 min 1923 Struggling Hearts The year is 1658 and the King of Sweden has seized large parts of Denmark. Struggling Hearts 75 min 1923 The Hill Park Mystery Police reporter Erik Brandt is sent off for some rest and recreation after solving a murder under the nose of the police. The Hill Park Mystery 75 min 1922 Once Upon a Time FRAGMENT | The Princess of Illyria has spurned every suitor, when a gypsy loitering around the castle catches her eye. Once Upon a Time 30 min 1921 Love and Burglars The merchant Blomberg is out in the countryside with his daughters and housekeeper when the idyll is suddenly shattered. Love and Burglars 71 min 1919 The President By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The President 81 min 1918 A Trip to Mars Inspired by Napoleon, the navy officer Avanti Planetaros endeavours to chart the cosmos and explore its strange planets. A Trip to Mars 20 min 1917 The Daughter of Darkness FRAGMENT | Once again, the Daughter of Darkness has been put behind bars for yet another one of her infamous crimes. The Daughter of Darkness 43 min 1916 The ABC of Love When Lis meets her fiancé for the first time, she is severely disappointed. The ABC of Love 106 min 1916 Blind Justice On New Year's Eve, the convicted murderer, Strong John (‘Henry’ in the original Danish), escapes from prison and collects his son from the orphanage. Blind Justice 73 min 1916 The Flaming Sword Mine worker West lives in a small mining town with his daughters Edith and Dina. The Flaming Sword 68 min 1915 Lay Down Your Arms! Martha, a war widow, finds a new zest for life when she meets the noble Captain von Tilling. Lay Down Your Arms! 62 min 1915 The Candle and the Moth The young hothead Billy is drifting into a life of crime and has a violent quarrel with his girlfriend Nelly. The Candle and the Moth 90 min 1914 Sealed Orders 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. Sealed Orders 30 min 1913 Crossed Swords The two young officers Edmond and Clayton both fall in love with Rose – the daughter of the Minister of War. Crossed Swords 114 min 1913 Atlantis With his wife admitted to a mental hospital and his academic career beset on all sides, Doctor von Kammacher goes abroad to regain his strength and his joy of life. Atlantis 47 min 1913 The Firefly A small girl is kidnapped by a travelling circus. The Firefly 56 min 1913 Unjustly Accused Count de Croisset proposes to the feted danser Odette Blant. Unjustly Accused 56 min 1913 Dr. Nicholson And the Blue Diamond Mysterious, hookah-smoking Doctor Nicholson will stop at nothing to get his hands on the valuable “blue diamond. Dr. Nicholson And the Blue Diamond 48 min 1912 The Black Chancellor Chancellor von Rallenstein is terrorizing the country. The Black Chancellor 48 min 1911 In the Hands of Imposters On her way to her aunt's house, motherless young Edith is kidnapped by a white slave trader and put in a brothel. In the Hands of Imposters 7 min 1911 The Black Hood Sherlock Holmes is hired to locate a husband abducted by “The Black Hood". The Black Hood 41 min 1911 Temptations of a Great City Mrs Hellertz is distraught about her son Aage, who – in spite of a good pay and generous support from home – manages to spend every penny on debauchery in the night life. Temptations of a Great City 53 min 1911 The Black Dream Stella, a circus princess, has two suitors: young, handsome Count Waldberg and the greying, hidebound jeweller Hirsch. The Black Dream 38 min 1910 The Abyss Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. The Abyss 14 min 1909 Pat Corner The bank guard and the director hear mysterious sounds coming from the basement vault, where all the gold is kept, and call in Master detective Pat Corner. Pat Corner 9 min 1907 The Flight from the Seraglio When a young Englishman sees the caliph’s favourite wife, it is love at first sight. The Flight from the Seraglio Overview: All titles Recently added 71 min 1919 The President By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The President 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 45 min 1911 The Strange Bird The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. The Strange Bird 85 min 1919 So Ends My Song Many suitors woo the wealthy heiress Dora, but her heart belongs to the doctor Alberto. So Ends My Song 42 min 1912 The Modern Girl Upon suddenly losing his fortune, the young Count Berner sets out for New York to try his luck there. The Modern Girl 33 min 1912 Love in the Tropics The young Englishman Cecil Brown lives and works on a tea plantation in India. Love in the Tropics 7 min 1910 Mr. Fabian Going Out for a Picnic Fabian is busy: he is going on a picnic with his girlfriend. Mr. Fabian Going Out for a Picnic 1 min 1913 Isle of the Dead FRAGMENT | Prince Udo von Freundsberg leads a carefree and irresponsible life in the company of false friends and the beautiful Countess Irma, but in reality he is deeply in debt. Isle of the Dead 2 min 1915 The Nordisk Films Kompagni's Studios This small clip is part of a promotional film for Nordisk Film from around 1915. The Nordisk Films Kompagni's Studios 30 min 1912 Lumpacivagabundus A carpenter’s apprentice, Spaan (‘Chip’), has been thrown out by his master for being romantically involved with his daughter, Ernestine. Lumpacivagabundus 1 min 1925 Man drinking coffee In this small film, prominent Danish artist, actor and cartoonist Storm P advertises CLOC Liqueur. Man drinking coffee 139 min 1921 Our mutual friend I-II A fisherman finds a corpse in a river, and he turns out to have been the victim of murder. Our mutual friend I-II 13 min 1912 Outwitted Karen has three tenacious suitors who woo her with great eagerness: lieutenant Schaleton, the poet Scherning and property owner Arnold. Outwitted 1 min 1913 A Paradise Lost FRAGMENT | Feeling neglected by her busy husband, Muriel meets the nobleman Emile le Blanc and falls for him head over heels. A Paradise Lost 31 min 1914 A Golden Heart After a series of failed stock market speculations, the banker Grant is on the verge of bankruptcy. A Golden Heart 23 min 1913 The Dock Catastrophe FRAGMENT | Gernau, a successful engineer, is married to a younger woman, Anna. The Dock Catastrophe 73 min 1928 The King of Pelicania Princess Lola has been exiled from her native Pelicania after one of her relatives usurped the throne. The King of Pelicania 4 min 1909 The Mysterious Cigar FRAGMENT | Young Hansen is deeply in love with his boss’s daughter and regularly meets with her in secret. The Mysterious Cigar 5 min 1910 Mr. Fabian is Rat Hunting One day, Fabian discovers a large and hideous rat in his house. Mr. Fabian is Rat Hunting 4 min 1907 The Magic Bag Two clowns perform acrobatic routines with each other, but suddenly start fighting. The Magic Bag 4 min 1910 Holger the Dane FRAGMENT | In the cellars of Kronborg, a fully armed Holger the Dane sits quietly sleeping when he is suddenly called into action. Holger the Dane 92 min 1927 The Thunderstones Hans and Elinor are in love, but have to meet clandestinely to avoid the keen eyes of the headmistress at the home for girls where Elinor lives. The Thunderstones 15 min 1921 Oh! Uncle! The Madsens and the Sørensens are eagerly awaiting a visit from their rich uncle Bims from America. Oh! Uncle! 17 min 1923 The Golden Horn Friends Peder and Oluf are neighbours and meet regularly for a pint and a game of chess. The Golden Horn 92 min 1927 The Thunderstones Hans and Elinor are in love, but have to meet clandestinely to avoid the keen eyes of the headmistress at the home for girls where Elinor lives. The Thunderstones 15 min 1921 Oh! Uncle! The Madsens and the Sørensens are eagerly awaiting a visit from their rich uncle Bims from America. Oh! Uncle! 17 min 1923 The Golden Horn Friends Peder and Oluf are neighbours and meet regularly for a pint and a game of chess. The Golden Horn 37 min 1916 The Guinea-Pig Jesta’s mischievous and playful manner is driving her father and his new lady friend mad. The Guinea-Pig 8 min 1927 The People of the Borderland FRAGMENT | The Family Steffensen lives on a farm in Southern Jutland. The People of the Borderland 42 min 1914 Alone with the Devil The manufacturer Laroque stops at nothing when trying to destroy his enemies, and this time Fréderic Nessières, one of his competitors, is in the line of fire. Alone with the Devil 8 min 1913 Fred As Decorator A cheerful, lively decorator is given the task of upholstering a chair in a wealthy household. Fred As Decorator 10 min 1913 Fred As Soldier The usually cheerful Fred has been called up for military service, and he is less than enthusiastic about the prospect, however honourable the assignment may be. Fred As Soldier Overview: All titles Feature films 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 73 min 1928 The King of Pelicania Princess Lola has been exiled from her native Pelicania after one of her relatives usurped the throne. The King of Pelicania 71 min 1928 Long and Short: The Film Heroes By coincidence, Pat and Patachon are cast for the lead roles in a major film production. Long and Short: The Film Heroes 101 min 1927 At the North Sea When Pat and Patachon arrive in the small fishing village at the North Sea they are completely unaware of the adventure that lies ahead. At the North Sea 92 min 1927 The Thunderstones Hans and Elinor are in love, but have to meet clandestinely to avoid the keen eyes of the headmistress at the home for girls where Elinor lives. The Thunderstones 139 min 1926 The Golden Clown Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer. The Golden Clown 107 min 1925 Mists of The Past The year is 1820 and a young, promising artist, Olaf Malm, has settled in Rome, Europe’s centre of art at the time. Mists of The Past 106 min 1925 Master of the House Ida toils from morning till night, while Viktor demands constant attention and is always complaining. Master of the House 103 min 1924 The House of Shadows Thor Brekanæs is found murdered in the moraine near his farm. The House of Shadows 98 min 1924 Undercurrents A talentless artist with a greatly inflated ego, Carlo Morton, has enchanted the naïve Helga with tales from Italy. Undercurrents 84 min 1924 Hadda Padda Hrafnildur, also known as “Hadda Padda", and her sister Kristrun are spending the summer in scenic Breidabol with Hadda Padda’s fiancé, Ingolf. Hadda Padda 80 min 1923 Struggling Hearts The year is 1658 and the King of Sweden has seized large parts of Denmark. Struggling Hearts 17 min 1923 The Golden Horn Friends Peder and Oluf are neighbours and meet regularly for a pint and a game of chess. The Golden Horn 75 min 1923 The Hill Park Mystery Police reporter Erik Brandt is sent off for some rest and recreation after solving a murder under the nose of the police. The Hill Park Mystery 75 min 1922 Once Upon a Time FRAGMENT | The Princess of Illyria has spurned every suitor, when a gypsy loitering around the castle catches her eye. Once Upon a Time 81 min 1922 The Hand of Fate The film is the first film adaptation of Steen Steensen Blicher’s short story about a real-life miscarriage of justice from the seventeenth century. The Hand of Fate 30 min 1921 Love and Burglars The merchant Blomberg is out in the countryside with his daughters and housekeeper when the idyll is suddenly shattered. Love and Burglars 139 min 1921 Our mutual friend I-II A fisherman finds a corpse in a river, and he turns out to have been the victim of murder. Our mutual friend I-II 100 min 1920 Beyond the Barricade Family man Poul Berg is tempted by a questionable investement offer and indebts himself to a point where suicide seems like the only way out. Beyond the Barricade 71 min 1919 The President By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The President 92 min 1919 The Power of Love Nina turns in a wanted criminal, Carl Weldon, to get the reward and save her ailing mother. The Power of Love 44 min 1919 Poor Karin Karin is a model for the painter Otto Werner, with whom she is very much in love. Poor Karin 65 min 1919 Towards the Light Countess Ysabel is a young, wealthy woman adored by many men. Towards the Light 85 min 1919 So Ends My Song Many suitors woo the wealthy heiress Dora, but her heart belongs to the doctor Alberto. So Ends My Song 52 min 1918 In the Thrall of Opium A deeply indebted count blackmails his old school friend to rescind his engagement to the millionaire's daughter Lizzie. In the Thrall of Opium 81 min 1918 A Trip to Mars Inspired by Napoleon, the navy officer Avanti Planetaros endeavours to chart the cosmos and explore its strange planets. A Trip to Mars 83 min 1918 A Friend of the People The social storm after World War I divides the people. A Friend of the People 28 min 1918 The Road to Happiness Peter Niemand, a blacksmith by trade, is prone to drink and has something of a bad reputation with his comrades and his employer alike. The Road to Happiness 71 min 1918 Day of Judgement Michael von Straeten is an unscrupulous financier whose harshness and cynicism have earned him the nickname ‘The Tiger’. Day of Judgement 28 min 1917 The Secret of the Night Express A dead man is found near the railway tracks, and his watch has stopped on the exact time the night train to New York is passing the spot. The Secret of the Night Express 64 min 1917 A Prince of Bharata At a European seaside resort, Elly von Langen, the beautiful daughter of an officer, meets an elegant Indian maharajah and falls in love with him. A Prince of Bharata 82 min 1917 Peace On Earth A peace-loving prince and his followers dream of eternal peace – pax aeterna. Peace On Earth 62 min 1917 The Clown The circus clown Joe Higgins is scouted by a world famous artist agent, who promises him fame and fortune. The Clown 49 min 1916 The Man Without a Future While holidaying, the beautiful heiress Grace meets the love of her life. The Man Without a Future 47 min 1916 Her Son Attorney Krogh and his wife, Gerda, are distraught about their only son, Kai, a wastrel and ne’er-do-well with no aim or direction in life. Her Son 49 min 1916 Two People Money trouble forces Henry de Santos to marry the bankier's daughter, Rosa, even though his heart belongs to the flower girl, Carmian. Two People 67 min 1916 In Defence of the Nation Out of the blue, war is declared, making two otherwise friendly neighbouring nations deadly enemies. In Defence of the Nation 43 min 1916 The ABC of Love When Lis meets her fiancé for the first time, she is severely disappointed. The ABC of Love 37 min 1916 The Guinea-Pig Jesta’s mischievous and playful manner is driving her father and his new lady friend mad. The Guinea-Pig 106 min 1916 Blind Justice On New Year's Eve, the convicted murderer, Strong John (‘Henry’ in the original Danish), escapes from prison and collects his son from the orphanage. Blind Justice 73 min 1916 The Flaming Sword Mine worker West lives in a small mining town with his daughters Edith and Dina. The Flaming Sword 16 min 1915 The Cable Thieves FRAGMENT | Mac Davis runs a small press agency through which he conducts all sorts of shady business. The Cable Thieves 33 min 1915 Through the Enemy's Lines During ceasefire, young lieutenant Brenner gets permission to visit his old father. Through the Enemy's Lines 68 min 1915 Lay Down Your Arms! Martha, a war widow, finds a new zest for life when she meets the noble Captain von Tilling. Lay Down Your Arms! 44 min 1915 Carl Alstrup’s Love, ltd. A penniless student, Jean Valour, falls in love with a millionaire’s daughter, Madeleine Chanteloup. Carl Alstrup’s Love, ltd. 62 min 1915 The Candle and the Moth The young hothead Billy is drifting into a life of crime and has a violent quarrel with his girlfriend Nelly. The Candle and the Moth 50 min 1914 The Heir to Skjoldborg Count Adam sends his son Jørgen abroad to thwart his relationship with Grete, a common miller’s daughter. The Heir to Skjoldborg 31 min 1914 A Golden Heart After a series of failed stock market speculations, the banker Grant is on the verge of bankruptcy. A Golden Heart 90 min 1914 Sealed Orders 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. Sealed Orders 42 min 1914 Alone with the Devil The manufacturer Laroque stops at nothing when trying to destroy his enemies, and this time Fréderic Nessières, one of his competitors, is in the line of fire. Alone with the Devil 30 min 1913 Crossed Swords The two young officers Edmond and Clayton both fall in love with Rose – the daughter of the Minister of War. Crossed Swords 114 min 1913 Atlantis With his wife admitted to a mental hospital and his academic career beset on all sides, Doctor von Kammacher goes abroad to regain his strength and his joy of life. Atlantis 47 min 1913 The Firefly A small girl is kidnapped by a travelling circus. The Firefly 56 min 1913 Unjustly Accused Count de Croisset proposes to the feted danser Odette Blant. Unjustly Accused 56 min 1913 Dr. Nicholson And the Blue Diamond Mysterious, hookah-smoking Doctor Nicholson will stop at nothing to get his hands on the valuable “blue diamond. Dr. Nicholson And the Blue Diamond 28 min 1912 Gorki, the Demon Detective Hjalmar leads a double life; during the day, he is a clerk at his father’s bank while at night, he leads a notorious gang known as “Heldet” (Fortune). Gorki, the Demon Detective 33 min 1912 Love in the Tropics The young Englishman Cecil Brown lives and works on a tea plantation in India. Love in the Tropics 39 min 1912 The Great Circus Catastrophe (Fire) When Count Willy von Rosenörn finds himself broke, he moves in to an artist hotel where he meets the staff of Circus Carino. The Great Circus Catastrophe (Fire) 46 min 1912 The Pride of the Circus A tightrope walker from a traveling circus falls deeply in love with the mayor's daughter in a small seaside town. The Pride of the Circus 48 min 1912 The Black Chancellor Chancellor von Rallenstein is terrorizing the country. The Black Chancellor 42 min 1912 The Modern Girl Upon suddenly losing his fortune, the young Count Berner sets out for New York to try his luck there. The Modern Girl 30 min 1912 Lumpacivagabundus A carpenter’s apprentice, Spaan (‘Chip’), has been thrown out by his master for being romantically involved with his daughter, Ernestine. Lumpacivagabundus 32 min 1912 The White Slave Trade III A young woman, Nina, works as a singer at a Copenhagen variety theatre, but when her contract expires she suddenly finds herself with no income to support her and her old mother. The White Slave Trade III 48 min 1911 In the Hands of Imposters On her way to her aunt's house, motherless young Edith is kidnapped by a white slave trader and put in a brothel. In the Hands of Imposters 52 min 1911 The Girl Behind the Counter Edgar the rich man’s son meets Ebba the waitress, and sparks fly. The Girl Behind the Counter 7 min 1911 The Black Hood Sherlock Holmes is hired to locate a husband abducted by “The Black Hood". The Black Hood 35 min 1911 The Four Devils As children, Fritz and Adolphe are sold to a traveling showman, who trains them to become circus artists. The Four Devils 34 min 1911 The Amateur's Generosity The pilot Vidart and his good friend Aubert are competing against each other in an aviation contest. The Amateur's Generosity 45 min 1911 A Victim of the Mormons On a holiday, the family Gram meets a young, mysterious man who turns out to be a mormon. A Victim of the Mormons 33 min 1911 Lady Mary's Love Miss Vibeke takes no pleasure in hearing of her fiancé’s imminent arrival. Lady Mary's Love 26 min 1911 When Passion Blinds Honesty The poor shipwright's daughter Hulda i dating the equally poor clerk Aage. When Passion Blinds Honesty 41 min 1911 Temptations of a Great City Mrs Hellertz is distraught about her son Aage, who – in spite of a good pay and generous support from home – manages to spend every penny on debauchery in the night life. Temptations of a Great City 45 min 1911 The Strange Bird The English landowner Wolton has gone on a fishing trip in the Spreewald with his daughter May. The Strange Bird 53 min 1911 The Black Dream Stella, a circus princess, has two suitors: young, handsome Count Waldberg and the greying, hidebound jeweller Hirsch. The Black Dream 35 min 1910 A Recruit From 64 The year is 1864, and the young officer cadet Felix courageously throws himself at the prussian troops in Fredericia. A Recruit From 64 33 min 1910 The White Slave Trade Anna, a young girl from a poor but honest household, is offered an attractive position as a lady's companion in London. The White Slave Trade 38 min 1910 The Abyss Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. The Abyss 22 min 1910 Elves' Hill The first film adaptation of Heiberg’s classic play about a superstitious mother, Karen, the elf-maiden Agnete and King Christian IV. Elves' Hill Overview: All titles Short films 63 min 1928 From Darkness Towards Light Spanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class. From Darkness Towards Light 8 min 1925 Flying with No Engine Ole Bims has invented a set of wings. Flying with No Engine 1 min 1925 Man drinking coffee In this small film, prominent Danish artist, actor and cartoonist Storm P advertises CLOC Liqueur. Man drinking coffee 15 min 1921 Oh! Uncle! The Madsens and the Sørensens are eagerly awaiting a visit from their rich uncle Bims from America. Oh! Uncle! 17 min 1920 Love and Superstition When head clerk Wange sets out to propose to the love of his life, Julie, he is rejected on the grounds that he is too staid and earthbound for her. Love and Superstition 17 min 1920 Their Silver Wedding Even though the Gommesens have been married for 25 years, they are still in love. Their Silver Wedding 8 min 1919 The Blackleg Mr Basse – a cheerful, if somewhat lazy fellow – reluctantly shows up at the employment agency. The Blackleg 8 min 1918 The Henpecked Husband’s Birthday In the main protagonist’s household, his wife, Ilsebil, calls all the shots. The Henpecked Husband’s Birthday 19 min 1918 The Virtous One When the wife of Mr Momme, a merchant, arrives home late one day, he suspects her of being unfaithful. The Virtous One 24 min 1918 Paradise For the Lazy A lazy , bibulous tramp is admitted to the hospital by mistake. Paradise For the Lazy 9 min 1917 My Sister-in-law from America Mrs Balle catches her husband with another woman. My Sister-in-law from America 18 min 1917 I Want to Speak to Johnson Nokke and Jørgensen are tram railgrinders and good friends. I Want to Speak to Johnson 11 min 1916 A Lively Dream A young man unsuccessfully practices a variety of circus tricks at home. A Lively Dream 20 min 1916 The Love Potion The pharmacist Peter Pille and Colonel Sejrsberg's beautiful niece, Inger, are in love. The Love Potion 9 min 1915 The Grass Widow(er) Meyer the merchant is having a grand old time while his wife is away at a seaside resort. The Grass Widow(er) 13 min 1915 Moving Day Escaping the moving day mess at home, Holm seeks refuge with a good friend. Moving Day 8 min 1913 Fred As Decorator A cheerful, lively decorator is given the task of upholstering a chair in a wealthy household. Fred As Decorator 10 min 1913 Fred As Soldier The usually cheerful Fred has been called up for military service, and he is less than enthusiastic about the prospect, however honourable the assignment may be. Fred As Soldier 13 min 1912 Outwitted Karen has three tenacious suitors who woo her with great eagerness: lieutenant Schaleton, the poet Scherning and property owner Arnold. Outwitted 7 min 1912 John Takes Himself Off Jens wants to take his girlfriend out, and when his request for the evening off is refused, he sneaks out anyway. John Takes Himself Off 5 min 1912 The Disturbed Sentry Four soldiers are passing away time when one, looking through the window, spies a pretty girl sitting on a veranda on the opposite side of the street. The Disturbed Sentry 13 min 1910 A Human Life A boy from a poor family grows up to become a successful scientist. A Human Life 15 min 1910 The Count's Double A burglar dresses up as a count in order to steal a valuable necklace from the count’s house. The Count's Double 13 min 1910 The Confidence Trick Jens Larsen has worked hard to become a wealthy man in America, and when he travels home to visit Denmark, the people he meets are extremely acommodating. The Confidence Trick 17 min 1910 Elves' Hill The film is the second 1910 film adaptation of Heiberg’s classic about foundling children, superstitions and star-crossed lovers. Elves' Hill 25 min 1910 Copenhagen By Night Four good friends are so engrossed with their card game that they are late to pick up their wives at the theatre. Copenhagen By Night 8 min 1910 A Wasted Life A man spends all his time sitting at home, drinking all day, while his daughter tries – and fails – to get him off the bottle. A Wasted Life 7 min 1910 Mr. Fabian Going Out for a Picnic Fabian is busy: he is going on a picnic with his girlfriend. Mr. Fabian Going Out for a Picnic 5 min 1910 Mr. Fabian is Rat Hunting One day, Fabian discovers a large and hideous rat in his house. Mr. Fabian is Rat Hunting 6 min 1910 The Human Ape A man and an ape are seated at the same table – both wearing suits. The Human Ape 14 min 1909 Pat Corner The bank guard and the director hear mysterious sounds coming from the basement vault, where all the gold is kept, and call in Master detective Pat Corner. Pat Corner 3 min 1909 The Witch and the Cyclist A mischievous witch uses her dark magic on an innocent cyclist until he is all confused. The Witch and the Cyclist 4 min 1909 The Short-Sighted Governess Out for a stroll, the short-sighted governess is more absorbed in her paper than in governing. The Short-Sighted Governess 8 min 1909 The Magic Purse A young sailor dozes off in the grass in Frederiksberg Have and wakes up surrounded by supernatural fairylike creatures. The Magic Purse 10 min 1909 The Two Gold Diggers Gold fever, jealousy and a seductive woman put the friendship between two gold diggers to the test. The Two Gold Diggers 12 min 1908 Lion Hunting Two men are big-game hunting in the jungle, where zebras, ostriches, hippos, monkeys and lions reside. Lion Hunting 14 min 1907 The Lady With the Camelias It is love at first sight when Armand Duval meets the courtisan Marguerite. The Lady With the Camelias 9 min 1907 The Flight from the Seraglio When a young Englishman sees the caliph’s favourite wife, it is love at first sight. The Flight from the Seraglio 7 min 1907 For a Woman's Sake A young nobleman arrives at Frederiksborg Castle where a mayor lives with his beautiful daughter. For a Woman's Sake 6 min 1907 The Boy With the Sixth Sense When a little girl goes missing in the woods, her parents are at a loss as to what to do. The Boy With the Sixth Sense 4 min 1907 The Magic Bag Two clowns perform acrobatic routines with each other, but suddenly start fighting. The Magic Bag 11 min 1907 The Tinderbox Viggo Larsen’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale about the soldier who gets hold of a magic tinderbox capable of calling forth three dogs with big eyes that can fulfill all his wishes. The Tinderbox 9 min 1907 The Rose The scene is set on a castle in the mid-18th century. The Rose 6 min 1906 A New Hat for the Madam A young woman is out shopping and buys a new hat in the latest fashion. A New Hat for the Madam 6 min 1906 The Other Woman A young couple appear to be perfectly happy and in love, but one day the woman discovers that her husband is having an affair. The Other Woman 2 min 1903 The Execution A child murderess is led to her execution. The Execution 1 min 1897 Driving with Greenland Dogs Johan Carl Joensen, a Danish colonial manager in Greenland, drives his dog sled in Copenhagen’s Fælledparken. Driving with Greenland Dogs Overview: All titles Incomplete films 105 min 1937 30 Years of Nordisk Film “30 Years of Nordisk Film” celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Nordisk Film, featuring clips of the company’s major films from its first three decades. 30 Years of Nordisk Film 8 min 1927 The People of the Borderland FRAGMENT | The Family Steffensen lives on a farm in Southern Jutland. The People of the Borderland 9 min 1923 Daredevil of the Movies 'Daredevil of the movies' is a promotion reel compiled of film extracts showing some of actress and airial artist Emilie Sannom's most daring stunts. Daredevil of the Movies 2 min 1917 Death Onboard FRAGMENT | Criminal detective Oliver Svift and his assistant Henry Mill embark on something of a hair-raising adventure as they take on the task of helping Kitty Williams. Death Onboard 20 min 1917 The Daughter of Darkness FRAGMENT | Once again, the Daughter of Darkness has been put behind bars for yet another one of her infamous crimes. The Daughter of Darkness 26 min 1916 The Spider’s Prey FRAGMENT | The titular villain is an infamous international criminal, Mrs Valentin Kempel, known as “The Predator Spider” due to her habit of ensnaring innocent victims in her web. The Spider’s Prey 1 min 1915 Money (after Zola's novel) FRAGMENT | Following some dodgy dealings, stockbroker Saccard is determined to pull himself out of the gutter and regain is reputation. Money (after Zola's novel) 8 min 1915 The Seaside Hotel FRAGMENT | When Gregoire and Lola go on a beach holiday to the idyllic Skagen, they don't know yet that the trip will be the end of their marriage. The Seaside Hotel 2 min 1915 The Nordisk Films Kompagni's Studios This small clip is part of a promotional film for Nordisk Film from around 1915. The Nordisk Films Kompagni's Studios 3 min 1914 The Golden Horns FRAGMENT | Using motifs from the classic Adam Oehlenschläger poem, the legend of the Golden Horns is told across four different epochs. The Golden Horns 14 min 1914 Love's Devotee FRAGMENT | Two friends, Fritz and Theodor, make the acquaintance of Christine and Mizzi, who are also friends. Love's Devotee 1 min 1913 Isle of the Dead FRAGMENT | Prince Udo von Freundsberg leads a carefree and irresponsible life in the company of false friends and the beautiful Countess Irma, but in reality he is deeply in debt. Isle of the Dead 1 min 1913 A Paradise Lost FRAGMENT | Feeling neglected by her busy husband, Muriel meets the nobleman Emile le Blanc and falls for him head over heels. A Paradise Lost 23 min 1913 The Dock Catastrophe FRAGMENT | Gernau, a successful engineer, is married to a younger woman, Anna. The Dock Catastrophe 3 min 1912 Boston and the Telescope FRAGMENT | A young man accidently gets hold of a telescope, which he quickly finds good use for. Boston and the Telescope 4 min 1911 Hotel Thieves FRAGMENT | An infamous criminal couple, nicknamed ‘The Hotel Rats’, have long haunted the hotels of the city. Hotel Thieves 17 min 1910 A Hero From 64 FRAGMENT | Everything is peace and quiet at the family Kemp's house in Sønderborg, but danger is lurking outside their doors. A Hero From 64 6 min 1910 The White Slave Trade FRAGMENT | Anna, a young girl from a poor but honest household, is offered an attractive position as a lady's companion in London. The White Slave Trade 4 min 1910 Holger the Dane FRAGMENT | In the cellars of Kronborg, a fully armed Holger the Dane sits quietly sleeping when he is suddenly called into action. Holger the Dane 4 min 1909 The Mysterious Cigar FRAGMENT | Young Hansen is deeply in love with his boss’s daughter and regularly meets with her in secret. The Mysterious Cigar 6 min 1908 La Tosca FRAGMENT | A courtly drama of a bridegroom arrested for being intimate with the queen. La Tosca Overview: All titles Highlights 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 101 min 1927 At the North Sea When Pat and Patachon arrive in the small fishing village at the North Sea they are completely unaware of the adventure that lies ahead. At the North Sea 139 min 1926 The Golden Clown Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer. The Golden Clown 106 min 1925 Master of the House Ida toils from morning till night, while Viktor demands constant attention and is always complaining. Master of the House 107 min 1925 Mists of The Past The year is 1820 and a young, promising artist, Olaf Malm, has settled in Rome, Europe’s centre of art at the time. Mists of The Past 30 min 1921 Love and Burglars The merchant Blomberg is out in the countryside with his daughters and housekeeper when the idyll is suddenly shattered. Love and Burglars 71 min 1919 The President By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The President 81 min 1918 A Trip to Mars Inspired by Napoleon, the navy officer Avanti Planetaros endeavours to chart the cosmos and explore its strange planets. A Trip to Mars 83 min 1918 A Friend of the People The social storm after World War I divides the people. A Friend of the People 62 min 1917 The Clown The circus clown Joe Higgins is scouted by a world famous artist agent, who promises him fame and fortune. The Clown 18 min 1917 I Want to Speak to Johnson Nokke and Jørgensen are tram railgrinders and good friends. I Want to Speak to Johnson 73 min 1916 The Flaming Sword Mine worker West lives in a small mining town with his daughters Edith and Dina. The Flaming Sword 106 min 1916 Blind Justice On New Year's Eve, the convicted murderer, Strong John (‘Henry’ in the original Danish), escapes from prison and collects his son from the orphanage. Blind Justice 49 min 1916 The Man Without a Future While holidaying, the beautiful heiress Grace meets the love of her life. The Man Without a Future 67 min 1916 In Defence of the Nation Out of the blue, war is declared, making two otherwise friendly neighbouring nations deadly enemies. In Defence of the Nation 20 min 1916 The Love Potion The pharmacist Peter Pille and Colonel Sejrsberg's beautiful niece, Inger, are in love. The Love Potion 62 min 1915 The Candle and the Moth The young hothead Billy is drifting into a life of crime and has a violent quarrel with his girlfriend Nelly. The Candle and the Moth 90 min 1914 Sealed Orders 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. Sealed Orders 114 min 1913 Atlantis With his wife admitted to a mental hospital and his academic career beset on all sides, Doctor von Kammacher goes abroad to regain his strength and his joy of life. Atlantis 41 min 1911 Temptations of a Great City Mrs Hellertz is distraught about her son Aage, who – in spite of a good pay and generous support from home – manages to spend every penny on debauchery in the night life. Temptations of a Great City 33 min 1910 The White Slave Trade Anna, a young girl from a poor but honest household, is offered an attractive position as a lady's companion in London. The White Slave Trade 38 min 1910 The Abyss Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. The Abyss Overview: All titles Films with musical accompaniment 102 min 1928 The Joker It is springtime, and people from near and far set out for Nice to attend the city’s annual carnival. The Joker 139 min 1926 The Golden Clown Joe, a circus clown, has a chance meeting with a famous French fashion designer. The Golden Clown 75 min 1923 The Hill Park Mystery Police reporter Erik Brandt is sent off for some rest and recreation after solving a murder under the nose of the police. The Hill Park Mystery 75 min 1922 Once Upon a Time FRAGMENT | The Princess of Illyria has spurned every suitor, when a gypsy loitering around the castle catches her eye. Once Upon a Time 71 min 1919 The President By his father’s deathbed, the young Karl Victor von Sendlingen swears that he will never make the same mistake his father made in his youth: to marry a girl beneath his own station. The President 106 min 1916 Blind Justice On New Year's Eve, the convicted murderer, Strong John (‘Henry’ in the original Danish), escapes from prison and collects his son from the orphanage. Blind Justice 114 min 1913 Atlantis With his wife admitted to a mental hospital and his academic career beset on all sides, Doctor von Kammacher goes abroad to regain his strength and his joy of life. Atlantis Overview: All titles All titles Get a complete overview of all films. Themes See all themes and watch the related films. Also, check out the introduction videos. SEE ALL THEMES Subscribe to newsletter Subscribe to the Danish Silent Film newsletter to get updates on recently added films and new themes.
