The Black Dream (1911): cast, story & where to watch
1911 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1911, The Black Dream is a drama film directed by Urban Gad, running about 53 minutes.
What it’s about. Stella, a circus princess, has two suitors: young, handsome Count Waldberg and the greying, hidebound jeweller Hirsch. Stella’s love for Waldberg drives Hirsch mad with jealousy. He will stop at nothing to be near the woman of his dreams. When the count loses a staggering sum to the jeweller in a gambling duel, Stella embarks on a fateful mission to save her beloved’s honour.
Who’s in it. The Black Dream stars Asta Nielsen as Stella, cirkusdanserinde, Valdemar Psilander as Johan Waldberg, greve, Gunnar Helsengreen as A. Hirsch, juvelér and Emil Albes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Black Dream has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Dream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Dream (1911)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Dream change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Dream worth watching?
- The Black Dream holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Dream?
- The Black Dream stars Asta Nielsen, Valdemar Psilander, Gunnar Helsengreen, Emil Albes and Hugo Flink.
- When was The Black Dream released?
- The Black Dream was released in 1911, with a runtime of about 53 minutes.