The Road to Happiness (1918)
Peter Niemand, a blacksmith by trade, is prone to drink and has something of a bad reputation with his comrades and his employer alike. One day, the factory owner is finally fed up with the lazy worker, giving him one last chance to change his ways. If not, he will be fired. Seized by a fierce desire for revenge, Niemand decides to burn down the factory. But before he can put his plans into action, he falls asleep, and in his dream he sees himself in the place of his employer. Can these visions help make Peter Niemand a better person? (stumfilm.dk)
Director: Holger-Madsen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: September 19, 1918
Cast
- Wilhelm Birch - The Wanderer
- Tronier Funder - Factory Smith
- Erik Holberg - Krause, Factory Owner
- Valdemar Psilander - Peter Niemand
- Ebba Thomsen - Mrs. Niemand
- Jørgen Schønberg - Franz, Peter and Hannie's son
Screenplay
- Benedikt Velten (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Marius Clausen
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Road to Happiness about?
- Peter Niemand, a blacksmith by trade, is prone to drink and has something of a bad reputation with his comrades and his employer alike. One day, the factory owner is finally fed up with the lazy worker, giving him one last chance to change his ways. If not, he will be fired. Seized by a fierce desire for revenge, Niemand decides to burn down the factory. But before he can put his plans into action, he falls asleep, and in his dream he sees himself in the place of his employer. Can these visions help make Peter Niemand a better person? (stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed The Road to Happiness?
- The Road to Happiness was directed by Holger-Madsen.
- Who stars in The Road to Happiness?
- The Road to Happiness stars Wilhelm Birch, Tronier Funder, Erik Holberg, Valdemar Psilander, Ebba Thomsen, Jørgen Schønberg.
- How long is The Road to Happiness?
- The Road to Happiness has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The Road to Happiness?
- The Road to Happiness is a Drama film.
- Where was The Road to Happiness produced?
- The Road to Happiness was produced in Denmark.