The Battle of the Houses (1918)
After living a lie for 20 years, Ejvin Nordeck learns the grim truth about his parents. In a wistful letter from Princess Jadviga Morensky, she reveals that she is in fact his mother. At the same time, Ejvin learns that she is to blame for his father’s death years ago. Ever since, the crafty princess has tried to acquire the Nordeck family castle without previously showing such motherly concern for her son’s well-being. Can Ejvin navigate his mother’s sudden affection and break the old family feud? (stumfilm.dk)
Director: Ernst Dittmer
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: April 3, 1918
Cast
- Judith Bruun - Wanda Morensky
- Carl Hintz - Patrik - Servant
- Nicolai Johannsen - Ejvin Nordeck
- E. Krarup - Leo Morensky
- Mischa Krettingen - Dr. Ems
- Anna Margrethe Molstadt - Princess Jadviga
- Louis Møller
- Oscar Nielsen
- Alfred Osmund - Osleki - Poacher
- Knud Rassow - Withold
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Ernst Dittmer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Battle of the Houses about?
- After living a lie for 20 years, Ejvin Nordeck learns the grim truth about his parents. In a wistful letter from Princess Jadviga Morensky, she reveals that she is in fact his mother. At the same time, Ejvin learns that she is to blame for his father’s death years ago. Ever since, the crafty princess has tried to acquire the Nordeck family castle without previously showing such motherly concern for her son’s well-being. Can Ejvin navigate his mother’s sudden affection and break the old family feud? (stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed The Battle of the Houses?
- The Battle of the Houses was directed by Ernst Dittmer.
- Who stars in The Battle of the Houses?
- The Battle of the Houses stars Judith Bruun, Carl Hintz, Nicolai Johannsen, E. Krarup, Mischa Krettingen, Anna Margrethe Molstadt.
- How long is The Battle of the Houses?
- The Battle of the Houses has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).