The Abyss (1912)

  • NR
  • 04/18/1912 (US)
  • Drama
  • 37m

Overview

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. (Stumfilm.dk)

Urban Gad

Director, Writer

Cast

Asta Nielsen's headshot

Asta Nielsen

Magda Vang
Poul Reumert's headshot

Poul Reumert

Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer
Robert Dinesen's headshot

Robert Dinesen

Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé
Hans Neergaard's headshot

Hans Neergaard

Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
Hulda Didrichsen's headshot

Hulda Didrichsen

Frau Svane
Emilie Sannom's headshot

Emilie Sannom

Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival
Oscar Stribolt's headshot

Oscar Stribolt

Kellner / Waiter
Arne Weel's headshot

Arne Weel

Guest in Garden

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