Overview
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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Cinematography
Cinematography by Alfred Lind
Details
Production
Cast
Asta NielsenMagda Vang
Poul ReumertArtist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer
Robert DinesenIngenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé- Hans NeergaardPastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
- Hulda DidrichsenFrau Svane
Emilie SannomVarietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival
Oscar StriboltKellner / Waiter
Arne WeelGuest in Garden- Johannes FønssGuest in Garden
Torben MeyerSecondary Role (uncredited)
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