The Phantom Carriage (1921)
Do the Dead Come Back? Can Your Soul Leave Your Body...And Return Again?
An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.
Director: Victor Sjöström
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: January 1, 1921
Cast
- Victor Sjöström - David Holm
- Hilda Borgström - Mrs. Holm
- Tore Svennberg - Georges
- Astrid Holm - Sister Edit
- Concordia Selander - Edit's Mother
- Lisa Lundholm - Sister Maria
- Tor Weijden - Gustafsson
- Einar Axelsson - David's Brother
- Olof Ås - Driver
- Nils Aréhn - Prison Chaplain
Screenplay
- Selma Lagerlöf (Novel)
- Victor Sjöström
Cinematography: Julius Jaenzon
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: No Language
Original Language: sv
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
new year's eve, based on novel or book, fight, poison, cemetery, phantom, flashback, consumerism, dying wish, alcoholic, death, silent film, tuberculosis, carriage, story within the story
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Phantom Carriage about?
- An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.
- Who directed The Phantom Carriage?
- The Phantom Carriage was directed by Victor Sjöström.
- Who stars in The Phantom Carriage?
- The Phantom Carriage stars Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm, Concordia Selander, Lisa Lundholm.
- How long is The Phantom Carriage?
- The Phantom Carriage has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Phantom Carriage?
- The Phantom Carriage is a Drama, Fantasy, Horror film.
- Where was The Phantom Carriage produced?
- The Phantom Carriage was produced in Sweden.
- What are the themes of The Phantom Carriage?
- The themes of The Phantom Carriage include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Stories of Hope and Redemption.