The Stepmother
When his wife dies, knight Svend Dyring gets married to noble Mrs. Guldborg. Little does the good knight know that Mrs. Guldborg is in fact pure evil, and that she and her daughter Ragnhild torment the knight’s children when he’s not home. One day, when Svend Dyring is injured in a hunting accident, the eldest daughter Regitze takes upon herself to take care of her father. Mrs. Guldborg looks on in envy, while the relationship between the father and his daughter is strengthened. She’s secretly planning how to get the daughter off the scene. (stumfilm.dk)
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Svend Dyrings hus |
| Year | 1908 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Viggo Larsen |
| Runtime | 15 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a classic family drama, relying on the stark contrast between a daughter's pure devotion and a stepmother's dark envy. Through the concise yet expressive gestures of silent cinema, it explores timeless themes of treachery and familial loyalty.
What lingers after the final frame is the tense, claustrophobic struggle within the knight's house, where silence amplifies every dramatic turn. A poignant reminder of innocence besieged by malice. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Viggo Larsen
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Best viewed in subdued light with a subtle score, embracing its silent era essence.
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