A Trip to Mars (1918)
The navy captain Avanti Planetaros is inspired by his astronomer-father to travel through outer space to reach other worlds. He becomes an aviator and, along with the young scientist Dr. Krafft, the driving force behind the construction of a space-ship. Despite oppostion from the mocking Professor Dubius, Planetaros gathers a crew of fearless men and takes off. During the long voyage, the crew becomes restless; a mutiny is narrowly avoided. Finally, they reach Mars and discover that the planet is inhabited by people who have reached a higher stage of development, free of diseases, sorrow, violence, sexual urges, and the fear of death. Avanti falls in love with Marya, daughter of the Prince of Wisdom, the head of the Martians. Marya shares his feelings and decides to return with him in order to bring the wisdom of the Martians to the backward Earthlings. (stumfilm.dk)
Cast
- Gunnar Tolnæs - Avanti Planetaros
- Zanny Petersen - Corona
- Nicolai Neiiendam - Professor Planetaros
- Alf Blütecher - Dr. Krafft
- Svend Kornbeck - David Dane
- Philip Bech - Martian leader - wise man
- Lilly Jacobson - Marya
- Frederik Jacobsen - Professor Dubius
- Nils Asther - Martian citizen
- Alfred Osmund - Martian priest
Screenplay
- Sophus Michaëlis (Novel)
- Ole Olsen (Screenplay)
Themes
Interplanetary Colonization
Keywords
planet mars, temple, meditation, silent film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Trip to Mars about?
- The navy captain Avanti Planetaros is inspired by his astronomer-father to travel through outer space to reach other worlds. He becomes an aviator and, along with the young scientist Dr. Krafft, the driving force behind the construction of a space-ship. Despite oppostion from the mocking Professor Dubius, Planetaros gathers a crew of fearless men and takes off. During the long voyage, the crew becomes restless; a mutiny is narrowly avoided. Finally, they reach Mars and discover that the planet is inhabited by people who have reached a higher stage of development, free of diseases, sorrow, violence, sexual urges, and the fear of death. Avanti falls in love with Marya, daughter of the Prince of Wisdom, the head of the Martians. Marya shares his feelings and decides to return with him in order to bring the wisdom of the Martians to the backward Earthlings. (stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed A Trip to Mars?
- A Trip to Mars was directed by Holger-Madsen.
- Who stars in A Trip to Mars?
- A Trip to Mars stars Gunnar Tolnæs, Zanny Petersen, Nicolai Neiiendam, Alf Blütecher, Svend Kornbeck, Philip Bech.
- How long is A Trip to Mars?
- A Trip to Mars has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is A Trip to Mars?
- A Trip to Mars is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy film.
- Where was A Trip to Mars produced?
- A Trip to Mars was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of A Trip to Mars?
- The themes of A Trip to Mars include: Interplanetary Colonization.