Alexander the Great
In a small provincial town there is a hotel run by one of those eccentric cooks of long ago who made generous meals that have nothing in common with the extravagant restaurateurs of nowadays and their meagre menus. The manager is named after Alexander the Great and in his restaurant the town bourgeoisie meet and discuss various issues, especially matters of the heart. Morals are part of the conversations and prove to be complicated issues even for strict and serious Nordics. 28 minutes of runtime are missing and presumed lost.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Alexander den Store |
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | Denmark, Sweden |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Mauritz Stiller |
| Runtime | 73 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy from the contrast between the proprietor's grand name and the petty, domestic troubles of his bourgeois clientele. It relies on a gentle irony aimed at provincial morals, where discussing ethics becomes the prime entertainment.
Those who tire of modern cinematic noise will find a quiet charm in this silent relic. What lingers after the final frame is a wistful smile for a simpler social ritual. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Mauritz Stiller
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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon, embracing the silent era's pace.
🎭 Cast
Hauk Aabel
Alexander Nyberg
Arthur Alftán
Mönther
Gucken Cederborg
Thea Mönther
Hjalmar Lauritz
Axel Bryde
Albin Lavén
Bryde
Erik Lindholm
Petersen, journalist, guest at the Thea-hotel
Anna-Lisa Lindzén
Filippa Ottesen
Manne Lundh
Signe's 'protector'
Harald Madsen
Teodor Lampe
Stina Stockenstam
Miss Signe Ottesen
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