The Great Circus Catastrophe
Of the films that Psilander made at Nordisk during the first two years it is the film Dødsspring til Hest fra Cirkuskuplen (The Great Circus Catastrophe), that is worth noting. Maybe not so much for Psilander's acting, but for the sensational, action-packed storylines that he was in. This film shows the other side of Psilander's fame: his daring. He was an excellent rider and looked fantastic in long riding boots and elegant riding jackets and this skill was exploited in his films.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Dødsspring til hest fra cirkuskuplen |
| Year | 1912 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen |
| Runtime | 45 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its drama around a stark contrast: the dazzling spectacle of the circus and the looming shadow of catastrophe. It relies entirely on the performer's physical prowess, making the stunt the narrative's pivotal moment.
What lingers after viewing is a sense of raw, early-cinema daring, where real risk was part of the craft. It's a stark reminder of filmmaking's adventurous infancy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen
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Watch in a reflective silence to appreciate its historical audacity.
🎭 Cast
Valdemar Psilander
Grev Willy von Rosenörn
Ellen Ræder
Skolerytterske Mlle Doré
Jenny Roelsgaard
Danserinden Miss Evelyn
Aage Hertel
Cirkusdirektør Winge
Frederik Jacobsen
Gamle John - tjener hos greven
Frederik Christensen
Sagfører
Axel Mattson
Cirkusrytter
Lauritz Olsen
Værtshusgæst
Alma Hinding
Valda Valkyrien
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