Erotikon (1920)
A Daring Fable of Modern Love
Erotikon is a 1920 Swedish romantic comedy film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Tora Teje, Karin Molander, Anders de Wahl and Lars Hanson. It is based on the 1917 play A kék róka by Ferenc Herczeg. The story revolves around an entomology professor obsessed with the sexual life of bugs, and his easygoing wife who is courted by two suitors.
Director: Mauritz Stiller
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: November 8, 1920
Cast
- Anders de Wahl - Professor Leo Charpentier
- Tora Teje - Irene Charpentier
- Lars Hanson - Preben Wells
- Karin Molander - Marthe
- Elin Lagergren - Irene's mother
- Vilhelm Bryde - Baron Felix
- Bell Hedqvist - The Baron's Friend
- Torsten Hammarén - Professor Sidonius
- Vilhelm Berndtson - Jean the Butler
- Stina Berg - Servant
Screenplay
- Gustaf Molander
- Mauritz Stiller
- Arthur Nordén
- Ferenc Herczeg (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Henrik Jaenzon
Production: SF Studios
Country: Sweden
Language: No Language
Original Language: sv
Keywords
silent film, partially lost film
More Films by Director: Mauritz Stiller
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Erotikon about?
- Erotikon is a 1920 Swedish romantic comedy film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Tora Teje, Karin Molander, Anders de Wahl and Lars Hanson. It is based on the 1917 play A kék róka by Ferenc Herczeg. The story revolves around an entomology professor obsessed with the sexual life of bugs, and his easygoing wife who is courted by two suitors.
- Who directed Erotikon?
- Erotikon was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
- Who stars in Erotikon?
- Erotikon stars Anders de Wahl, Tora Teje, Lars Hanson, Karin Molander, Elin Lagergren, Vilhelm Bryde.
- How long is Erotikon?
- Erotikon has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Erotikon?
- Erotikon is a Romance, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Erotikon produced?
- Erotikon was produced in Sweden.