The Vampire Dancer (1912)
The man-hungry “vampire,” later to be popularized by America’s Theda Bara, made her screen debut in this Danish melodrama directed by August Blom. Clara Wieth starred in the title role of the Vampire Dancer, which is just what she was: a dancer performing her seductions on-stage. Off-stage, the young girl is kindhearted and a bit naïve. The lustful dance, during which Robert Dinesen succumbs to the dancer’s fatal charms, remained the centerpiece of the film, which was a popular success and made Wieth an international star.
Director: August Blom
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: March 4, 1912
Cast
- Clara Pontoppidan - Silvia Lafont, the Vampire Dancer
- Henry Seemann - Count von Waldberg
- Robert Dinesen - Oscar Borch
- Frederik Jacobsen - Servant
- Ingeborg Bruhn Bertelsen
- Svend Bille
- Axel Boesen
- Frederik Christensen
- Julie Henriksen
- Johanne Krum-Hunderup
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
Keywords
vampire
More Films by Director: August Blom
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vampire Dancer about?
- The man-hungry “vampire,” later to be popularized by America’s Theda Bara, made her screen debut in this Danish melodrama directed by August Blom. Clara Wieth starred in the title role of the Vampire Dancer, which is just what she was: a dancer performing her seductions on-stage. Off-stage, the young girl is kindhearted and a bit naïve. The lustful dance, during which Robert Dinesen succumbs to the dancer’s fatal charms, remained the centerpiece of the film, which was a popular success and made Wieth an international star.
- Who directed The Vampire Dancer?
- The Vampire Dancer was directed by August Blom.
- Who stars in The Vampire Dancer?
- The Vampire Dancer stars Clara Pontoppidan, Henry Seemann, Robert Dinesen, Frederik Jacobsen, Ingeborg Bruhn Bertelsen, Svend Bille.
- How long is The Vampire Dancer?
- The Vampire Dancer has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Vampire Dancer?
- The Vampire Dancer is a Drama film.
- Where was The Vampire Dancer produced?
- The Vampire Dancer was produced in Denmark.