The Sleeping House

As their shared wealth disappears, Elisabet’s love for her husband Richard also evaporates. She leaves him and finds a new husband with his finances in order. When the new husband subsequently leaves her and her daughter falls ill, Elisabet understands she is at fault and asks for Richard’s forgiveness. However, he’s been hiding in Italy and doesn’t respond to her inquiries. But then everything changes when a young woman from the past suddenly comes knocking on his door.(stumfilm.dk)

Directed by Guðmundur Kamban, The Sleeping House leans on a strong ensemble — Mathilde Nielsen, Gunnar Tolnæs, Hanna Ralph — 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 1926.