The Absentee (1913)

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Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.

Director: Albert Capellani
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 36 min
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Production: Pathé Frères, Hollandsche Film
Country: Netherlands
Language: No Language
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Albert Capellani
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Absentee about?
Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.
Who directed The Absentee?
The Absentee was directed by Albert Capellani.
Who stars in The Absentee?
The Absentee stars Henri Étiévant, Henri Rollan, Jeanne Grumbach, Germaine Dermoz, Raymonde Dupré, Henri Collen.
How long is The Absentee?
The Absentee has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
What genre is The Absentee?
The Absentee is a Drama film.
Where was The Absentee produced?
The Absentee was produced in Netherlands.