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Cast
Benjamin Christensen
as Lieutenant van Hauen
Karen Sandberg
as Lieutenant van Hauren's Wife
Fritz Lamprecht
as Rear Admiral van Hauen
Amanda Lund
as Old Jane, nurse
Hermann Spiro
as Count Spinelli
Svend Rindom
as Teacher
Otto Reinwald
as van Hauen's oldest son
Bjørn Spiro
as Johnny, van Hauen's youngest søn
Robert Schmidt
as Lawyer
Holger Rasmussen
as Naval officer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1914
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Drama
Votes23
DirectorBenjamin Christensen
WritersBenjamin Christensen, Laurids Skands
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Mysterious X
About The Mysterious X
Not long before marine officer van Hauen goes off to war and heavy-heartedly leaves his family, he coincidentally discovers that his wife has a secret liaison with the dubious Count Spinelli. What the van Hauens do not yet know, is that the sleazy Spinelli has a hidden agenda. (stumfilm.dk)
Directed by Benjamin Christensen, The Mysterious X leans on a strong ensemble — Benjamin Christensen, Karen Sandberg, Fritz Lamprecht — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1914.
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