When war breaks out between Denmark and Germany in 1848, Christian from poor Nyboder is hired as a bugler. Zealous and proud, he leaves Copenhagen with more
When war breaks out between Denmark and Germany in 1848, Christian from poor Nyboder is hired as a bugler. Zealous and proud, he leaves Copenhagen with his old father and cousins Orla and Frants to defend Schleswig against the German enemy. One day, Christian takes on the dangerous task of delivering a depeche about a German attack on the line of defence near Egå – a trip full of obstacles and grim revelations. (Stumfilm.dk) close
Danish filmmaker Peter Elfelt took his camera to the bottom of the slopes at the skiing competition in Norway. At the bottom of the slope the director captured the man finishing off their jumps.
Danish filmmaker Peter Elfelt took his camera to the bottom of the slopes at the skiing competition in Norway. At the bottom of the slope the director captured the man finishing off their jumps. close
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 more
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. When the soldier has one of the dogs transport a sleeping princess to his room, he is arrested and sentenced to death. But his adventure, as we know, does not end here. close
It’s the spring of 1793 and the French Revolution is raging. King Louis XVI had been beheaded in Paris a few months earlier, and the whole of Europe is more
It’s the spring of 1793 and the French Revolution is raging. King Louis XVI had been beheaded in Paris a few months earlier, and the whole of Europe is teetering on the brink of war. Austrian troops move across the country’s northern border, and among many other members of the French nobility who emigrated, Erneste des Tressailles also serves as an officer in the enemy ranks. Although he risks the death penalty for treason, he rides to Trionville Castle to marry his young bride Alaine. The revolutionary troops arrive quickly and storm the castle, but Alaine is determined to save her groom. (Stumfilm.dk) close
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. more
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. A little too acommodating, as it turns out. The only surviving film of the Danish series about the world famous detective Sherlock Holmes that ran between 1908-1911. close
The year is 1864, and the young officer cadet Felix courageously throws himself at the prussian troops in Fredericia. From there, his regiment is ordered more
The year is 1864, and the young officer cadet Felix courageously throws himself at the prussian troops in Fredericia. From there, his regiment is ordered to travel to Dybbøl, where fierce battles against the German forces are awaiting them. While staying at a farm, Felix meets the farmer's daughter Karen who will later save his life. (stumfilm.dk) close
Four good friends are so engrossed with their card game that they are late to pick up their wives at the theatre. So why not continue where they left more
Four good friends are so engrossed with their card game that they are late to pick up their wives at the theatre. So why not continue where they left off? The four gentlemen embark on a wild trip through the Copenhagen night life-- a cornucopia of loose chicks, strong drinks and daring dances. (Stumfilm.dk) close
Medical student Walter Fahrich has only two goals in life – to become rich and famous. In a dream, he is approached by Mephisto, who offers him exactly more
Medical student Walter Fahrich has only two goals in life – to become rich and famous. In a dream, he is approached by Mephisto, who offers him exactly those things for ten years. Walther accepts the terms, but later realises that he has made a big mistake. (Stumfilm.dk) close
A young nobleman arrives at Frederiksborg Castle where a mayor lives with his beautiful daughter. He immediately falls in love with the daughter, who more
A young nobleman arrives at Frederiksborg Castle where a mayor lives with his beautiful daughter. He immediately falls in love with the daughter, who – much to her fiancée's resentment – reciprocates his feelings. Sick with jealousy, the fiancée spies on the new lovers and plans how to get rid of his rival once and for all. (stumfilm.dk) close
Out for a stroll, the short-sighted governess is more absorbed in her paper than in governing, leading to a series of unfortunate events, not least returning more
Out for a stroll, the short-sighted governess is more absorbed in her paper than in governing, leading to a series of unfortunate events, not least returning home with a boy instead of the daughter of the house. (stumfilm.dk) close
A young woman is out shopping and buys a new hat in the latest fashion. Unfortunately, the hat is so huge that it leaves a trail of destruction wherever more
A young woman is out shopping and buys a new hat in the latest fashion. Unfortunately, the hat is so huge that it leaves a trail of destruction wherever she goes. A quite ordinary stroll suddenly becomes deeply problematic. close
A young sailor dozes off in the grass in Frederiksberg Have and wakes up surrounded by supernatural fairylike creatures. They take him to the mermaid more
A young sailor dozes off in the grass in Frederiksberg Have and wakes up surrounded by supernatural fairylike creatures. They take him to the mermaid Capriciosa, who gives him a magic, inexhaustible wallet. The only rule he must abide is never to share his fortune with his family. (stumfilm.dk) close
Christian IX (b. 1818) died 29 January 1906. He was king of Denmark for 42 years. With his many family ties to the royal houses of Europe, he was known more
Christian IX (b. 1818) died 29 January 1906. He was king of Denmark for 42 years. With his many family ties to the royal houses of Europe, he was known as 'Europe's father-in-law'. After castrum doloris in Christiansborg church, the coffin was transported by train to Roskilde cathedral, where Danish monarchs are laid to rest. close
The fates of two people align as a beggar tries to steal money from a sleeping newspaper boy. Instead of reporting the crook to the police, the benevolent more
The fates of two people align as a beggar tries to steal money from a sleeping newspaper boy. Instead of reporting the crook to the police, the benevolent boy buys him a hearty meal, convinces him to give up drinking and helps him back onto the right path in life. Soon enough the beggar has a job, money and a roof over his head. The two friends face a bright future together. (stumfilm.dk) close
As children, Fritz and Adolphe are sold to a traveling showman, who trains them to become circus artists. Together with the two girls Louise and Aimée, more
As children, Fritz and Adolphe are sold to a traveling showman, who trains them to become circus artists. Together with the two girls Louise and Aimée, they perform to audiences night after night while being subjected to a harsh training regimen and daily beatings. As the four friends grow up to become young adults, their master dies, and they begin to perform to an enthusiastic audience as The Four Devils. Countess Taube, who regularly watches their performances, falls in love with Fritz. Despite the budding love between him and Aimée, Fritz embarks on a relationship with the Countess, causing Aimée to devise a fatal revenge plan. (stumfilm.dk) close
When a young Englishman sees the caliph’s favourite wife, it is love at first sight. She shares his feelings, but the seraglio is heavily guarded and more
When a young Englishman sees the caliph’s favourite wife, it is love at first sight. She shares his feelings, but the seraglio is heavily guarded and the strict caliph lets no-one near his harem. Still, the Englishman will do anything to get his beloved out of there – and with the help of a friend, he comes up with a plan. (stumfilm.dk) close
A wealthy estate-owner travels to Copenhagen to experience what life is like in the city. Once there, he happens upon the beautiful young Clara and her more
A wealthy estate-owner travels to Copenhagen to experience what life is like in the city. Once there, he happens upon the beautiful young Clara and her brother, who take him to various pubs, to the Copenhagen Zoo, the airport and Tivoli Gardens. However, it comes to light that Charles is not Clara’s brother, but rather her fiancé, and that they are two of the city’s most notorious con-artists. The naïve estate-owner’s blood alcohol content is unfortunately already sky high, and it’s only at this point he realises who he is in the company of. (stumfilm.dk) close
Gold fever, jealousy and a seductive woman put the friendship between two gold diggers to the test. In the Wild West, two men set out for the gold mines more
Gold fever, jealousy and a seductive woman put the friendship between two gold diggers to the test. In the Wild West, two men set out for the gold mines to seek their fortune. The men have a close friendship, but when the seductive Native American woman Minka shows up with an eerie offer, one of them suddenly faces a difficult dilemma. Will he be able to resist the temptation and his yearning for gold? (stumfilm.dk) close
A group of sworn Napoleon supporters decide to inform the emperor of the plans for his release from captivity on Elba. They send a messenger off to the more
A group of sworn Napoleon supporters decide to inform the emperor of the plans for his release from captivity on Elba. They send a messenger off to the island, but because one of the conspirators has betrayed the plan, the journey becomes perilous. (Stumfilm.dk) close
When his wife dies, knight Svend Dyring gets married to noble Mrs. Guldborg. Little does the good knight know that Mrs. Guldborg is in fact pure evil, more
When his wife dies, knight Svend Dyring gets married to noble Mrs. Guldborg. Little does the good knight know that Mrs. Guldborg is in fact pure evil, and that she and her daughter Ragnhild torment the knight’s children when he’s not home. One day, when Svend Dyring is injured in a hunting accident, the eldest daughter Regitze takes upon herself to take care of her father. Mrs. Guldborg looks on in envy, while the relationship between the father and his daughter is strengthened. She’s secretly planning how to get the daughter off the scene. (stumfilm.dk) close
Feeling neglected by her busy husband, Muriel meets the nobleman Emile le Blanc and falls for him head over heels. But he is not what he claims to be. (stumfilm.dk)
Feeling neglected by her busy husband, Muriel meets the nobleman Emile le Blanc and falls for him head over heels. But he is not what he claims to be. (stumfilm.dk) close
