The Great Moment (1911): cast, story & where to watch
1911 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1911, The Great Moment is a notable film directed by Urban Gad, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. The landowner Bergmann and his wife hire Annie as a maid, but when the girl gets pregnant by a relative of her master, they dismiss her. Only Johann, the coachman, tries to help her. The child grows up without his mother at the Bergmanns'. A few years later, Johann helps Annie kidnap her son. But, discovered, he is condemned and imprisoned. After serving his sentence, the coachman retaliates by burning the estate. Annie, who tries to save her son, is killed. The George Eastman Museum holds a 35mm acetate negative and a 35mm acetate positive print.
Who’s in it. The Great Moment stars Asta Nielsen as Annie, Hugo Flink as Heinz Nelson, Emil Albes as Johann and Max Obal as Herr Bergmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Great Moment 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 Great Moment page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Moment (1911)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Moment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Moment worth watching?
- The Great Moment holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Moment?
- The Great Moment stars Asta Nielsen, Hugo Flink, Emil Albes, Max Obal and Eugenie Werner.