Love's Crucible (1922)
At the end of the middle ages, Ursula is accused of having poisoned her own husband. She claims she is innocent, but to prove it, she must submit to a ritual: trial by fire, walking on fire along a path leading directly to a crucifix. A film that has been much commended for the visual creativity shown by the director in successive blending in of images involving Ursula, her husband, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ. Much applauded, also: the performance of Jenny Hasselqvist, thus described by French director René Clair: “We shall never forget her flaming eyes, the severity of her spirit, her abrupt and alarmed expressions, like an animal under threat.”
Director: Victor Sjöström
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 1, 1922
Cast
- Jenny Hasselqvist - Ursula
- Ivan Hedqvist - Anton
- Tore Svennberg - Mayor
- Gösta Ekman - Bertram
- Knut Lindroth
- Waldemar Wohlström
- Nils Asther - Apprentice
- Torsten Bergström - The Herald
- Nils Lundell - Agitator
- Edvin Adolphson - Man at the inn
Screenplay
Cinematography: Julius Jaenzon
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: No Language
Original Language: sv
Keywords
silent film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love's Crucible about?
- At the end of the middle ages, Ursula is accused of having poisoned her own husband. She claims she is innocent, but to prove it, she must submit to a ritual: trial by fire, walking on fire along a path leading directly to a crucifix. A film that has been much commended for the visual creativity shown by the director in successive blending in of images involving Ursula, her husband, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ. Much applauded, also: the performance of Jenny Hasselqvist, thus described by French director René Clair: “We shall never forget her flaming eyes, the severity of her spirit, her abrupt and alarmed expressions, like an animal under threat.”
- Who directed Love's Crucible?
- Love's Crucible was directed by Victor Sjöström.
- Who stars in Love's Crucible?
- Love's Crucible stars Jenny Hasselqvist, Ivan Hedqvist, Tore Svennberg, Gösta Ekman, Knut Lindroth, Waldemar Wohlström.
- How long is Love's Crucible?
- Love's Crucible has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Love's Crucible?
- Love's Crucible is a Drama film.
- Where was Love's Crucible produced?
- Love's Crucible was produced in Sweden.