The Abyss (1910)
Afgrunden
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.
Casting
- Asta Nielsen — Magda Vang
- Poul Reumert — Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer
- Robert Dinesen — Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé
- Hans Neergaard — Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
- Hulda Didrichsen — Frau Svane
- Emilie Sannom — Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival
- Oscar Stribolt — Kellner / Waiter
- Arne Weel — Guest in Garden
- Johannes Fønss — Guest in Garden
- Torben Meyer — Secondary Role (uncredited)
Interesting facts
The Abyss, also known as Woman Always Pays, is a 1910 Danish silent black-and-white drama film, written and directed by Urban Gad. The lead performance and natural acting by Asta Nielsen led to her international stardom. Because of the overt eroticism of Nielsen's performance, the film was censored in Norway and Sweden.
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