The Big Christening (1931)
Den store barnedåpen (English: The great christening) is a 1931 Norwegian comedy film directed by Tancred Ibsen, starring Einar Sissener, Aase Bye and Agnete Schibsted-Hansson. It was the first feature-length Norwegian sound film. The lacklustre Harald (Sissener) is taken in by Alvilde (Bye), and charged with looking after her bastard child. It soon dawns on both of them that Harald has more potential than previously assumed.
Director: Tancred Ibsen
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: December 26, 1931
Cast
- Einar Sissener - Harald
- Aase Bye - Alvilde
- Agnethe Schibsted-Hansson - Dobbelt-Petra
- Hjalmar Fries - Hans - "Gjøken"
- Hauk Aabel - Evensen, kirketjener
- Theodor Berge - Sognepresten
- Tore Segelcke - Astrid
- Finn Lange - Kapellanen
- Leif Amble-Næss - Gjendøperen
- Thorleif Klausen - Legpredikant
Screenplay
- Oskar Braaten (Story)
- Tancred Ibsen
Cinematography: Gunnar Nilsen-Vig
Production: Oslo Talefilm A/S
Country: Norway
Language: Norsk
Original Language: no
Keywords
christening
More Films by Director: Tancred Ibsen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Christening about?
- Den store barnedåpen (English: The great christening) is a 1931 Norwegian comedy film directed by Tancred Ibsen, starring Einar Sissener, Aase Bye and Agnete Schibsted-Hansson. It was the first feature-length Norwegian sound film. The lacklustre Harald (Sissener) is taken in by Alvilde (Bye), and charged with looking after her bastard child. It soon dawns on both of them that Harald has more potential than previously assumed.
- Who directed The Big Christening?
- The Big Christening was directed by Tancred Ibsen.
- Who stars in The Big Christening?
- The Big Christening stars Einar Sissener, Aase Bye, Agnethe Schibsted-Hansson, Hjalmar Fries, Hauk Aabel, Theodor Berge.
- How long is The Big Christening?
- The Big Christening has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Christening?
- The Big Christening is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was The Big Christening produced?
- The Big Christening was produced in Norway.