Walpurgis Night (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1935, Walpurgis Night is a drama and romance film directed by Gustaf Edgren, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Lena Bergström works in an office and is unhappily in love with her boss, Johan Borg. She decides to quit. Borg's wife won't have any children, and when she becomes pregnant she has an illegal abortion. For some reason, Lena's father believes that it is Lena who has had an abortion.
Who’s in it. Walpurgis Night stars Lars Hanson as Johan Borg, Ingrid Bergman as Lena Bergström, Victor Sjöström as Frederik Bergström and Karin Kavli as Clary Borg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Walpurgis Night has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Walpurgis Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walpurgis Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walpurgis Night (1935)?
- In US, Walpurgis Night is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Walpurgis Night worth watching?
- Walpurgis Night holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walpurgis Night?
- Walpurgis Night stars Lars Hanson, Ingrid Bergman, Victor Sjöström, Karin Kavli and Erik 'Bullen' Berglund.
- When was Walpurgis Night released?
- Walpurgis Night was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.