The House of Shadows (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1924, The House of Shadows is a drama film directed by A.W. Sandberg, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Thor Brekanæs is found murdered in the moraine near his farm. Was the culprit the poor day labourer Swein? Was it Thor’s illegitimate son Vasil, clearing away an obstacle to his unwelcome marriage to Thor’s goddaughter, Thora? Or was it someone else entirely? (stumfilm.dk)
Who’s in it. The House of Shadows stars Karina Bell as Thora, Thors guddatter, Karen Caspersen as Gunhild, lehnsmandens hustru, Emanuel Gregers as Vasil Brekanæs and Sigurd Langberg as Swein Gudmundsson, Gudmunds søn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The House of Shadows 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 House of Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The House of Shadows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House of Shadows (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The House of Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The House of Shadows worth watching?
- The House of Shadows holds an audience score of 5.3 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 House of Shadows?
- The House of Shadows stars Karina Bell, Karen Caspersen, Emanuel Gregers, Sigurd Langberg and Peter Malberg.
- When was The House of Shadows released?
- The House of Shadows was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.