Children of Divorce (1939)
We are in New York. A young Danish girl has a conversation with the Danish-American Mr. Lang. It is understood that she loves his son and that he has sent the young man to London because he thinks they are both too young. Furthermore, it is clear from the conversation that he is about to file for divorce. The young girl is worried about how his little daughter will fare - despite her youth, she has had bitter experiences herself, and she tells Mr. Lang her story.
Director: Benjamin Christensen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: August 11, 1939
Cast
- Grethe Holmer - Vibeke, professorens datter
- Johannes Meyer - Professor Dreyer, kunstmaler
- Mathilde Nielsen - Fru Dreyer, professorens mor
- Jeanne Darville - Jytte, Max' søster
- Palle Huld - Svend, student fra provinsen
- Randi Michelsen - Professorens tidligere elskerinde
- Birthe Andersen - Inge, Vibekes skolekammerat
- Inger Grethe Becher - Bente, Vibekes skolekammerat
- Gitte Juel Wibollt - Gitte, Vibekes skolekammerat
- Petrine Sonne - Jomse, en djærv kvinde fra Jylland
Screenplay
Music: Erik Fiehn
Cinematography: Valdemar Christensen
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Benjamin Christensen
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of Divorce about?
- We are in New York. A young Danish girl has a conversation with the Danish-American Mr. Lang. It is understood that she loves his son and that he has sent the young man to London because he thinks they are both too young. Furthermore, it is clear from the conversation that he is about to file for divorce. The young girl is worried about how his little daughter will fare - despite her youth, she has had bitter experiences herself, and she tells Mr. Lang her story.
- Who directed Children of Divorce?
- Children of Divorce was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
- Who stars in Children of Divorce?
- Children of Divorce stars Grethe Holmer, Johannes Meyer, Mathilde Nielsen, Jeanne Darville, Palle Huld, Randi Michelsen.
- How long is Children of Divorce?
- Children of Divorce has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Children of Divorce?
- Children of Divorce is a Drama film.
- Where was Children of Divorce produced?
- Children of Divorce was produced in Denmark.