The Tinderbox (1907)
Viggo Larsen’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale about the soldier who gets hold of a magic tinderbox capable of calling forth three dogs with big eyes that can fulfill all his wishes. When the soldier has one of the dogs transport a sleeping princess to his room, he is arrested and sentenced to death. But his adventure, as we know, does not end here.
Director: Viggo Larsen
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: October 3, 1907
Cast
- Viggo Larsen - Soldaten
- Oda Alstrup - Prinsessen
- Robert Storm Petersen - Tjener
- Petrine Sonne - Heksen
- Waldemar Petersen - Anden tjener
- Gustav Lund - Kongen
- Clara Nebelong
Screenplay
- Hans Christian Andersen (Original Concept)
Cinematography: Axel Graatkjær
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tinderbox about?
- Viggo Larsen’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy tale about the soldier who gets hold of a magic tinderbox capable of calling forth three dogs with big eyes that can fulfill all his wishes. When the soldier has one of the dogs transport a sleeping princess to his room, he is arrested and sentenced to death. But his adventure, as we know, does not end here.
- Who directed The Tinderbox?
- The Tinderbox was directed by Viggo Larsen.
- Who stars in The Tinderbox?
- The Tinderbox stars Viggo Larsen, Oda Alstrup, Robert Storm Petersen, Petrine Sonne, Waldemar Petersen, Gustav Lund.
- How long is The Tinderbox?
- The Tinderbox has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The Tinderbox?
- The Tinderbox is a Fantasy film.
- Where was The Tinderbox produced?
- The Tinderbox was produced in Denmark.