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Cast
Grethe Holmer
as Vibeke, professorens datter
Johannes Meyer
as Professor Dreyer, kunstmaler
Mathilde Nielsen
as Fru Dreyer, professorens mor
Jeanne Darville
as Jytte, Max' søster
Palle Huld
as Svend, student fra provinsen
Randi Michelsen
as Professorens tidligere elskerinde
Birthe Andersen
as Inge, Vibekes skolekammerat
Inger Grethe Becher
as Bente, Vibekes skolekammerat
Gitte Juel Wibollt
as Gitte, Vibekes skolekammerat
Petrine Sonne
as Jomse, en djærv kvinde fra Jylland
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1939
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageDanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorBenjamin Christensen
WritersBenjamin Christensen
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsChildren of Divorce
About Children of Divorce
We are in New York. A young Danish girl has a conversation with the Danish-American Mr. Lang. It is understood that she loves his son and that he has sent the young man to London because he thinks they are both too young. Furthermore, it is clear from the conversation that he is about to file for divorce. The young girl is worried about how his little daughter will fare - despite her youth, she has had bitter experiences herself, and she tells Mr. Lang her story.
Directed by Benjamin Christensen, Children of Divorce leans on a strong ensemble — Grethe Holmer, Johannes Meyer, Mathilde Nielsen — 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 1939.
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