Shadow Plays (1920)
After years living in the province, the well-respected lawyer Poul Lindorph returns to the capital. While he is expected to take up the post of Director of Public Prosecutions, his wife Maria is far less enthusiastic about returning to the city. She fears bumping into the editor Asp, with whom she shares a secret: Several years ago, she became Asp’s mistress in order to save Poul and herself from financial ruin. The anxiety of being exposed drives her to make a fateful decision. (stumfilm.dk)
Director: Emanuel Gregers
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: April 20, 1920
Cast
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Emanuel Gregers
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shadow Plays about?
- After years living in the province, the well-respected lawyer Poul Lindorph returns to the capital. While he is expected to take up the post of Director of Public Prosecutions, his wife Maria is far less enthusiastic about returning to the city. She fears bumping into the editor Asp, with whom she shares a secret: Several years ago, she became Asp’s mistress in order to save Poul and herself from financial ruin. The anxiety of being exposed drives her to make a fateful decision. (stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed Shadow Plays?
- Shadow Plays was directed by Emanuel Gregers.
- Who stars in Shadow Plays?
- Shadow Plays stars Jon Iversen, Bodil Ipsen, Arne Weel, Carl Lauritzen, Jonna Neiiendam.
- How long is Shadow Plays?
- Shadow Plays has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Shadow Plays?
- Shadow Plays is a Drama film.
- Where was Shadow Plays produced?
- Shadow Plays was produced in Denmark.