Lynet (1934)

Lynet (1934) poster

Peter Blom, called Lynet, escapes from prison, and at the same time the unemployed actor Poul Quist sees his portrait in the newspaper, in connection with a film company wanting to make a film about Lynet, and is looking for someone to play the lead role. Since the resemblance between Blom and Quist is striking, Quist approaches the film company and then the pranks start to take off, when Quist pretends to be Lynet. The film director thinks that he really is Lynet and sees a sensation by giving him the role.

Director: George Schnéevoigt
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dan Folke
Cinematography: Louis Larsen
Editing: Valdemar Christensen
Production: Nordisk Tonefilm
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: George Schnéevoigt
More Films in Genre: Crime, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lynet about?
Peter Blom, called Lynet, escapes from prison, and at the same time the unemployed actor Poul Quist sees his portrait in the newspaper, in connection with a film company wanting to make a film about Lynet, and is looking for someone to play the lead role. Since the resemblance between Blom and Quist is striking, Quist approaches the film company and then the pranks start to take off, when Quist pretends to be Lynet. The film director thinks that he really is Lynet and sees a sensation by giving him the role.
Who directed Lynet?
Lynet was directed by George Schnéevoigt.
Who stars in Lynet?
Lynet stars Peter Malberg, Henny Krause, Maria Garland, Else Jarlbak, Svend Bille, Johannes Meyer.
How long is Lynet?
Lynet has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Lynet?
Lynet is a Crime, Comedy film.
Where was Lynet produced?
Lynet was produced in Denmark.