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The Love Potion

1916 · 20 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

The pharmacist Peter Pille and Colonel Sejrsberg's beautiful niece, Inger, are in love. Unfortunately, the Colonel is against the idea of an engagement and generally detests men who court young girls. Peter Pille finds out that the Colonel's negative attitude is due to jealousy and envy, because he himself has never really had luck with the ladies. Maybe a homemade love potion will do the trick? (stumfilm.dk)

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Original Title Don Juans Overmand
Year 1916
Country Denmark
Genre Comedy
Director Lau Lauritzen Sr.
Runtime 20 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a classic comedic plot, relying on the contrast between the colonel's stern military bearing and the lover's naive tricks. It explores the eternal conflict of generations through silent pantomime and the actors' expressive play, turning a homemade love potion into a catalyst for amusing misunderstandings.

What lingers after viewing is the charm of a light, ironic tale about the triumph of genuine feeling over social prejudice and personal envy. A gentle reminder that love often finds the most unconventional paths. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lau Lauritzen Sr.

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