
Feature film — 1910
The Abyss (1910)
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
Magda Vang

Poul Reumert
Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer

Robert Dinesen
Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé
Hans Neergaard
Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
Hulda Didrichsen
Frau Svane

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

Oscar Stribolt
Kellner / Waiter

Arne Weel
Guest in Garden
Johannes Fønss
Guest in Garden

Torben Meyer
Secondary Role (uncredited)
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