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The Abyss (1910)

Original title: Afgrunden

1910-09-12 · 38m · DA
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Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.

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Urban GadDirector, Writer

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Asta NielsenAsta NielsenMagda VangPoul ReumertPoul ReumertArtist Rudolf Stern / Circus PerformerRobert DinesenRobert DinesenIngenieur Knud Svane / Magda's FiancéHans NeergaardHans NeergaardPastor Peder Svane / Knud's FatherHulda DidrichsenHulda DidrichsenFrau SvaneEmilie SannomEmilie SannomVarietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's RivalOscar StriboltOscar StriboltKellner / WaiterArne WeelArne WeelGuest in GardenJohannes FønssJohannes FønssGuest in GardenTorben MeyerTorben MeyerSecondary Role (uncredited)

Keywords

SummerCopenhagen, denmarkPiano lessons

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinitySummer · Copenhagen Denmark · Piano LessonsDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference490873Actor preference282629 · 160527 · 676491

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Frequently asked questions about The Abyss

What is The Abyss about?

Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.

How long is The Abyss?

The Abyss has a runtime of 38 minutes.