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Cast
Valdemar Psilander
as Grev Willy von Rosenörn
Ellen Ræder
as Skolerytterske Mlle Doré
Jenny Roelsgaard
as Danserinden Miss Evelyn
Aage Hertel
as Cirkusdirektør Winge
Frederik Jacobsen
as Gamle John - tjener hos greven
Frederik Christensen
as Sagfører
Axel Mattson
as Cirkusrytter
Lauritz Olsen
as Værtshusgæst
Alma Hinding
as Cast
Valda Valkyrien
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1912
Runtime0h 45m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorEduard Schnedler-Sørensen
WritersAlfred Kjerulf
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Great Circus Catastrophe
About 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.
Directed by Eduard Schnedler-Sørensen, The Great Circus Catastrophe leans on a strong ensemble — Valdemar Psilander, Ellen Ræder, Jenny Roelsgaard — 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 drama titles of 1912.
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