The Carnival of Life (1923)
The celebrated comedy playwright Halfdan Berg has always been adored by the press, so he is shocked when his latest play is declared a resounding failure in the morning papers. To steady his nerves, he attends a party that evening, and here he meets Leonid Ivanoff, a tormented Russian artist who tells him about a demonic woman who haunts and hypnotises him. Before leaving the party, Ivanoff gives his keys to Berg, fearing he might ‘strike her down’ if he returns home and finds her there. Later that night, Berg ends up in Ivanoff’s small attic studio and indeed finds the eerily staring woman there. Wrapped up in a haze of alcohol and fear, Berg loses control and hurls an axe at her face. (Stumfilm.dk)
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: December 26, 1923
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Country: Denmark
Original Language: da
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Carnival of Life about?
- The celebrated comedy playwright Halfdan Berg has always been adored by the press, so he is shocked when his latest play is declared a resounding failure in the morning papers. To steady his nerves, he attends a party that evening, and here he meets Leonid Ivanoff, a tormented Russian artist who tells him about a demonic woman who haunts and hypnotises him. Before leaving the party, Ivanoff gives his keys to Berg, fearing he might ‘strike her down’ if he returns home and finds her there. Later that night, Berg ends up in Ivanoff’s small attic studio and indeed finds the eerily staring woman there. Wrapped up in a haze of alcohol and fear, Berg loses control and hurls an axe at her face. (Stumfilm.dk)
- Who stars in The Carnival of Life?
- The Carnival of Life stars Frederik Jensen, Dagmar Nielsen, Peter Nielsen, Olga Nogaetz, Petrine Sonne, Liva Weel.
- How long is The Carnival of Life?
- The Carnival of Life has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- Where was The Carnival of Life produced?
- The Carnival of Life was produced in Denmark.