The Dangerous Age (1927)
The gorgeous 40-year-old Elsie Lindtner lives in a beautiful house, and is married to a respectable university professor. And yet, there’s something that nags her. She’s about to reach “the dangerous age”, when beauty begins to fade and boredom kicks in. She falls in love with a younger man and divorces her husband, but ends up hiding away in a country house where she can age in secret. (Stumfilm.dk)
Director: Eugen Illés
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: November 17, 1927
Cast
- Asta Nielsen - Elsie Lindtner
- Bernhard Goetzke - Richard Lindtner
- Hans Wassmann - Wellmann
- Trude Hesterberg - Lilly Wellmann
- Walter Rilla - Jörgen
- Hans Adalbert Schlettow - Axel
- Maria Paudler - Magna
- Lucie Höflich - Köchin Tob
- Ernst Rückert - Chauffeur
- Adolphe Engers - Monsieur Pierre
Screenplay
- Karin Michaelis (Story)
- Bobby E. Lüthge
Cinematography: Johannes Männling
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Eugen Illés
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dangerous Age about?
- The gorgeous 40-year-old Elsie Lindtner lives in a beautiful house, and is married to a respectable university professor. And yet, there’s something that nags her. She’s about to reach “the dangerous age”, when beauty begins to fade and boredom kicks in. She falls in love with a younger man and divorces her husband, but ends up hiding away in a country house where she can age in secret. (Stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed The Dangerous Age?
- The Dangerous Age was directed by Eugen Illés.
- Who stars in The Dangerous Age?
- The Dangerous Age stars Asta Nielsen, Bernhard Goetzke, Hans Wassmann, Trude Hesterberg, Walter Rilla, Hans Adalbert Schlettow.
- How long is The Dangerous Age?
- The Dangerous Age has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Dangerous Age?
- The Dangerous Age is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Dangerous Age produced?
- The Dangerous Age was produced in Germany.