A Friend of the People (1918)
The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and understanding, enlightenment and education is the way to go. And Kurt the ethereal watchmaker sees society as a malfunctioning clockwork that can be fixed by a simple yet drastic intervention. (Stumfilm.dk)
Director: Holger-Madsen
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: December 6, 1918
Cast
- Gunnar Tolnæs - Ernst Kamp - Typographer
- Svend Kornbeck - Waldo Kamp - Blacksmith
- Holger-Madsen - Kurt Kamp - Clockmaker
- Clara Schønfeld - Mother of Kamp Brothers
- Astrid Holm - Jonna Kamp - Waldo's Wife
- Carl Lauritzen - Truchs - Prime Minister
- Lilly Jacobson - Irene - PM's Daughter
- Frederik Jacobsen - Wender - Editor
- Adolf Jensen - Hilling - Editor
Screenplay
Cinematography: Louis Larsen
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Holger-Madsen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Friend of the People about?
- The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and understanding, enlightenment and education is the way to go. And Kurt the ethereal watchmaker sees society as a malfunctioning clockwork that can be fixed by a simple yet drastic intervention. (Stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed A Friend of the People?
- A Friend of the People was directed by Holger-Madsen.
- Who stars in A Friend of the People?
- A Friend of the People stars Gunnar Tolnæs, Svend Kornbeck, Holger-Madsen, Clara Schønfeld, Astrid Holm, Carl Lauritzen.
- How long is A Friend of the People?
- A Friend of the People has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is A Friend of the People?
- A Friend of the People is a Drama, War film.
- Where was A Friend of the People produced?
- A Friend of the People was produced in Denmark.