The Night Before Christian's Birthday (1909)

The Night Before Christian's Birthday (1909) poster

Just before bedtime, Christian overhears a conversation between his grandmother and shopkeeper Blache. While Blache stubbornly insists that wealth is the only true happiness, the grandmother believes that a bright mind is worth more than its weight in gold. Christian agrees with Blache, but at night – filled with anticipation before his forthcoming birthday – he dreams of something that makes him see the matter in quite a different light. (stumfilm.dk)

Director: Viggo Larsen
Runtime: 8 min
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Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Viggo Larsen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Night Before Christian's Birthday about?
Just before bedtime, Christian overhears a conversation between his grandmother and shopkeeper Blache. While Blache stubbornly insists that wealth is the only true happiness, the grandmother believes that a bright mind is worth more than its weight in gold. Christian agrees with Blache, but at night – filled with anticipation before his forthcoming birthday – he dreams of something that makes him see the matter in quite a different light. (stumfilm.dk)
Who directed The Night Before Christian's Birthday?
The Night Before Christian's Birthday was directed by Viggo Larsen.
Who stars in The Night Before Christian's Birthday?
The Night Before Christian's Birthday stars Holger-Madsen, Agnes Nørlund Seemann, Gustav Lund.
How long is The Night Before Christian's Birthday?
The Night Before Christian's Birthday has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
Where was The Night Before Christian's Birthday produced?
The Night Before Christian's Birthday was produced in Denmark.