Holger the Dane (1910)
FRAGMENT | In the cellars of Kronborg, a fully armed Holger the Dane sits quietly sleeping when he is suddenly called into action. Princess Gloriant has fallen into the clutches of the heathen giant Burmand, so Holger must act swiftly. Fortunately, he arrives in time to prevent the abductor from harming his intended victim. Only a fragment of the film has been preserved. In its entirety, it told the tales related in the two legends about ‘Holger Danske and Didrik the Strong’ and ‘Holger Danske and Burmand’. (stumfilm.dk)
Director: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: January 1, 1910
Cast
- Aage Schmidt - Danerkongen
- Jenny Roelsgaard - Prinsesse Gloriant
- Philip Bech - Stærke Diderik, Tyskernes Høvding
- Gunnar Helsengreen - Holger Danske
- Aage Fønss - Burmand
- Aage Bjørnbak - Narren
Cinematography: Thomas S. Hermansen
Production: Fotorama
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Holger the Dane about?
- FRAGMENT | In the cellars of Kronborg, a fully armed Holger the Dane sits quietly sleeping when he is suddenly called into action. Princess Gloriant has fallen into the clutches of the heathen giant Burmand, so Holger must act swiftly. Fortunately, he arrives in time to prevent the abductor from harming his intended victim. Only a fragment of the film has been preserved. In its entirety, it told the tales related in the two legends about ‘Holger Danske and Didrik the Strong’ and ‘Holger Danske and Burmand’. (stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed Holger the Dane?
- Holger the Dane was directed by Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen.
- Who stars in Holger the Dane?
- Holger the Dane stars Aage Schmidt, Jenny Roelsgaard, Philip Bech, Gunnar Helsengreen, Aage Fønss, Aage Bjørnbak.
- How long is Holger the Dane?
- Holger the Dane has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is Holger the Dane?
- Holger the Dane is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Holger the Dane produced?
- Holger the Dane was produced in Denmark.