The Bride of Glomdal (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1926, The Bride of Glomdal is a drama and romance film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Tore takes over the rundown family farm. Applying his youthful energy, he intends to make it into a big farm like Glomgården on the other side of the river, where beautiful Berit loves. Tore falls in love with her, but her father has promised her to rich Gjermund. As her wedding to Gjermund draws near, Berit runs away and seeks refuge with Tore and his parents. She soon falls deathly ill but recovers, asking for, and getting, her father’s permission to marry Tore. Jealous Gjermund is determined to prevent their wedding, however, in a dramatic climactic scene playing out around the rushing river.
Who’s in it. The Bride of Glomdal stars Einar Sissener as Tore Braaten, Tove Tellback as Berit Glomgaarden, Stub Wiberg as Ola Glomgaarden and Harald Stormoen as Jakob Braaten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Bride of Glomdal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bride of Glomdal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bride of Glomdal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bride of Glomdal (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bride of Glomdal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bride of Glomdal worth watching?
- The Bride of Glomdal holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Bride of Glomdal?
- The Bride of Glomdal stars Einar Sissener, Tove Tellback, Stub Wiberg, Harald Stormoen and Alfhild Stormoen.
- When was The Bride of Glomdal released?
- The Bride of Glomdal was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.