

Der var engang
October 3, 1922
1h 15m
DA
Carl Theodor Dreyer
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.

Peter Jerndorff
The King of Illyria

Clara Pontoppidan
The Princess of Illyria

Svend Methling
The Prince of Denmark

Hakon Ahnfelt-Rønne
Kaspar Smokehat


Carl Theodor Dreyer, Palle Rosenkrantz
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Torben Meyer
Master of ceremonies

Karen Poulsen
Bolette the scullery maid

Valdemar Schiøler Linck
The parrot chamberlain

Viggo Wiehe
The Swiss

Mohamed Archer
First suitor

Henry Larsen
Second suitor
Sophus Madsen Film
DK