The Friend From Springfield movie poster

The Friend From Springfield

November 14, 1927 1h 25m

Originally released in 1927. The Friend From Springfield is a feature film. directed by Valdemar Andersen. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Rasmus Christiansen, Peter Malberg, and Mary Kid

Synopsis

Even the greatest screenwriters suffer from writer’s block, and the only cure is an impromptu trip to Paris. And so, comedy writer Jonas Lenner flees the suffocating monotony of home. Jonas tells his wife that he is going to visit head teacher Mikkelsen, an old – and fictitious – friend in Springfield. But of course she learns the truth yet says nothing. All hell breaks loose shortly after Jonas’ return, when a certain head teacher Mikkelsen suddenly manifests in the flesh on his doorstep

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 14, 1927 98 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language DA Original language
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Country Denmark Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DA

Production Companies

  • Nordisk Film Denmark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Friend From Springfield about?

Even the greatest screenwriters suffer from writer’s block, and the only cure is an impromptu trip to Paris. And so, comedy writer Jonas Lenner flees the suffocating monotony of home. Jonas tells...

Who directed The Friend From Springfield?

The Friend From Springfield was directed by Valdemar Andersen.

How long is The Friend From Springfield?

The Friend From Springfield has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was The Friend From Springfield released?

The Friend From Springfield was released on November 14, 1927 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Friend From Springfield?

The main cast of The Friend From Springfield includes Rasmus Christiansen, Peter Malberg, Mary Kid, Harry Komdrup, Gorm Schmidt.