The Abyss

Afgrunden

1910·37'

Peter Urban Gad,Urban Gad

Drama

Danish

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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.

Cast

Asta Nielsen Magda Vang Poul Reumert Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer Robert Dinesen Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé

Hans Neergaard Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father

Hulda Didrichsen Frau Svane Emilie Sannom Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival Oscar Stribolt Kellner / Waiter Arne Weel Guest in Garden

Johannes Fønss Guest in Garden Torben Meyer Secondary Role (uncredited)