Thomas Graal's Best Child (1918)
Marriage a la mode
Frau Bessie, once a madcap, aristocratic and modern Swedish fraulein, has become now a whimsical and conservative Swedish burgess after her marriage to Herr Thomas Graal. The destabilization of the marriage begins right at the wedding (which contains some hilarious incidents) when Frau Bessie announces the first Graal child must be a girl, creating a terrible conflict with her husband who is hoping for a boy. It takes a scandal to finally end the war between man and wife.
Director: Mauritz Stiller
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: October 21, 1918
Cast
- Victor Sjöström - Thomas Graal
- Karin Molander - Bessie Douglas
- Josef Fischer - Alexander Douglas
- Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson - Clotilde Douglas
- Torsten Winge - Rudolf P.
- Edvin Adolphson - Guest at the wedding
- Hugo Björne - Guest at the wedding
- Kotti Chave - Brides maid
- Axel Nilsson - John
- Walerie Alexandrow-Höök - Bridesmaid
Screenplay
Cinematography: Henrik Jaenzon
Production: Svenska Biografteatern
Country: Sweden
Language: No Language
Original Language: sv
More Films by Director: Mauritz Stiller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thomas Graal's Best Child about?
- Frau Bessie, once a madcap, aristocratic and modern Swedish fraulein, has become now a whimsical and conservative Swedish burgess after her marriage to Herr Thomas Graal. The destabilization of the marriage begins right at the wedding (which contains some hilarious incidents) when Frau Bessie announces the first Graal child must be a girl, creating a terrible conflict with her husband who is hoping for a boy. It takes a scandal to finally end the war between man and wife.
- Who directed Thomas Graal's Best Child?
- Thomas Graal's Best Child was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
- Who stars in Thomas Graal's Best Child?
- Thomas Graal's Best Child stars Victor Sjöström, Karin Molander, Josef Fischer, Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson, Torsten Winge, Edvin Adolphson.
- How long is Thomas Graal's Best Child?
- Thomas Graal's Best Child has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Thomas Graal's Best Child?
- Thomas Graal's Best Child is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Thomas Graal's Best Child produced?
- Thomas Graal's Best Child was produced in Sweden.