Knud Rassow
Actor · 1881 – 1952 · Greenland
Movies7
Movie7.6DocumentaryHorrorGrave robbing, torture, possessed nuns, and a satanic Sabbath: Benjamin Christensen's legendary film uses a series of dramatic vignettes to explore the scientific hypothesis that the witches of the Middle Ages suffered the same hysteria as turn-of-the-century psychiatric patients. But the film itself is far from serious-- instead it's a witches' brew of the scary, gross, and darkly humorous.
Häxan
1922 · 455 votes
MovieLaurent, a painter, observes the performance of the dancer Marguerite and immediately feels drawn to her beauty and being. He invites her to his studio and the two fall in love. Unfortunately, Marguerite is already married to Stelio, who soon finds out about the affair. Stelio seeks out the hypnotist Pizarro for revenge, and the story takes a deadly turn. (Stumfilm.dk)
Movie5.0After living a lie for 20 years, Ejvin Nordeck learns the grim truth about his parents. In a wistful letter from Princess Jadviga Morensky, she reveals that she is in fact his mother. At the same time, Ejvin learns that she is to blame for his father’s death years ago. Ever since, the crafty princess has tried to acquire the Nordeck family castle without previously showing such motherly concern for her son’s well-being. Can Ejvin navigate his mother’s sudden affection and break the old family feud? (stumfilm.dk)
Movie9.0DramaHistorySpanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class. The film portrays the development of the city, the new opportunities arising and the improved living conditions created as the welfare state expands. ‘From darkness towards light’ is Denmark’s first-ever Social Democratic propaganda film, and it was part of the election campaign leading up to the local elections in 1929. (stumfilm.dk)
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Doctor Lorne and James Wilson are rivals for the beautiful young Evelyn. The former uses hypnotism to reach his goals.
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Movie7.5ComedyUnder the city's roofs, life goes on in a motley manner. It alternates with tears and smiles, with happiness and sadness. In the artist restaurant "Mona Bar" in the inner city, the former model Mona Frank acts as the goddess of artists. She helps with both money and heartache. Among the many artists, Niels Brandemose has his own face. He has recently come to the city to attend the Academy, and his whole desire and desire is to become a painter.
Under byens tage
1938 · 4 votes