The Death Knell (1914)
Death’s bells toll in tune to the march of war. On top of devastating losses, espionage also cripples General Müller’s army. Young Lieutenant Charley is entrusted with the delivery of Dossier 15, a document of utmost importance to the war effort. After a dangerous journey through enemy territory, Adjutant Bertram betrays him – it turns out that he’s spying for the enemy. Bertram replaces Dossier 15 with a worthless piece of paper which leads to Charley’s arrest. Charley must escape to avoid execution and expose the spy. (Stumfilm.dk)
Director: Alf Nielsen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: November 18, 1914
Cast
- Charles Løwaas - Kommandant
- Alf Nielsen - Lt. Charley
- George Schnéevoigt - Bertram
- Axel Strøm - Col. Holck
- Fridjof von Kaulbach - Hubert
- Lily von Kaulbach - Nurse
Screenplay
Production: Selandia Film
Country: Denmark
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Alf Nielsen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Death Knell about?
- Death’s bells toll in tune to the march of war. On top of devastating losses, espionage also cripples General Müller’s army. Young Lieutenant Charley is entrusted with the delivery of Dossier 15, a document of utmost importance to the war effort. After a dangerous journey through enemy territory, Adjutant Bertram betrays him – it turns out that he’s spying for the enemy. Bertram replaces Dossier 15 with a worthless piece of paper which leads to Charley’s arrest. Charley must escape to avoid execution and expose the spy. (Stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed The Death Knell?
- The Death Knell was directed by Alf Nielsen.
- Who stars in The Death Knell?
- The Death Knell stars Charles Løwaas, Alf Nielsen, George Schnéevoigt, Axel Strøm, Fridjof von Kaulbach, Lily von Kaulbach.
- How long is The Death Knell?
- The Death Knell has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Death Knell?
- The Death Knell is a Drama film.
- Where was The Death Knell produced?
- The Death Knell was produced in Denmark.