The Abyss

Top 10 Billed Cast

Asta Nielsen
Asta Nielsen

Magda Vang

Poul Reumert
Poul Reumert

Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer

Robert Dinesen
Robert Dinesen

Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé

Hans Neergaard
Hans Neergaard

Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father

Hulda Didrichsen
Hulda Didrichsen

Frau Svane

Emilie Sannom
Emilie Sannom

Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival

Oscar Stribolt
Oscar Stribolt

Kellner / Waiter

Arne Weel
Arne Weel

Guest in Garden

Johannes Fønss
Johannes Fønss

Guest in Garden

Torben Meyer
Torben Meyer

Secondary Role (uncredited)

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    Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end. (Stumfilm.dk)

  • Release Date

    1910-09-12

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    6.3

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    3.1 starts
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