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Feature film — 1910

The Abyss (1910)

6.20h 37mDrama

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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Director: Urban Gad

On screen

Cast & crew

Asta Nielsen as Magda Vang

Asta Nielsen

Magda Vang

Poul Reumert as Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer

Poul Reumert

Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer

Robert Dinesen as Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé

Robert Dinesen

Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé

H

Hans Neergaard

Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father

H

Hulda Didrichsen

Frau Svane

Emilie Sannom as Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival

Emilie Sannom

Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival

Oscar Stribolt as Kellner / Waiter

Oscar Stribolt

Kellner / Waiter

Arne Weel as Guest in Garden

Arne Weel

Guest in Garden

J

Johannes Fønss

Guest in Garden

Torben Meyer as Secondary Role (uncredited)

Torben Meyer

Secondary Role (uncredited)

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