Towards the Light (1919)
Countess Ysabel is a young and rich woman with many suitors. An elegant and adventurous baron has managed to win her heart, but she anyway continues to play with other men’s feelings. Nemesis hits her when a young man with a broken heart kills himself, and the baron at the same time reveals a horrible secret. Ysabe'ls world seems to fall apart.
Director: Holger-Madsen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: July 30, 1919
Cast
- Asta Nielsen - Komtesse Ysabel, grevindens datter
- Augusta Blad - Enkegrevinde Prosca
- Frederik Jacobsen - Stiftsprovst Cordes
- Carl Schenstrøm - Djævelen
- Alf Blütecher - Elias Renato, fattigpræst
- Axel Boesen
- Nicolai Neiiendam - Professor Manini
- Lilly Jacobson - Inga, professorens datter
- Harry Komdrup - Felix, professorens nevø
- Anton De Verdier - Sandro Grec
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sophus Wangøe
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Holger-Madsen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Towards the Light about?
- Countess Ysabel is a young and rich woman with many suitors. An elegant and adventurous baron has managed to win her heart, but she anyway continues to play with other men’s feelings. Nemesis hits her when a young man with a broken heart kills himself, and the baron at the same time reveals a horrible secret. Ysabe'ls world seems to fall apart.
- Who directed Towards the Light?
- Towards the Light was directed by Holger-Madsen.
- Who stars in Towards the Light?
- Towards the Light stars Asta Nielsen, Augusta Blad, Frederik Jacobsen, Carl Schenstrøm, Alf Blütecher, Axel Boesen.
- How long is Towards the Light?
- Towards the Light has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Towards the Light?
- Towards the Light is a Drama film.
- Where was Towards the Light produced?
- Towards the Light was produced in Denmark.