The Parson's Widow
Originally released in 1920. The Parson's Widow is a comedy/drama film. directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Starring Hildur Carlberg, Einar Röd, and Greta Almroth
Synopsis
A newly elected village parson is required to marry his predecessor's widow. However, he's already married, and the woman is old enough to be his grandmother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (45 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hildur Carlberg
as Dame Margarete
Einar Röd
as Sofren Ivarson
Greta Almroth
as Mari - His Sweetheart
Olav Aukrust
as First Candidate
Emil Helsengreen
as The Gardener
Mathilde Nielsen
as Gunvor
Lorentz Thyholt
as The Beadle
Kurt Welin
as Second Candidate
William Ivarson
as Neighboring Priest
Ivar Blekarstad
as Farmer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- SF Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Parson's Widow about?
A newly elected village parson is required to marry his predecessor's widow. However, he's already married, and the woman is old enough to be his grandmother.
Who directed The Parson's Widow?
The Parson's Widow was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
How long is The Parson's Widow?
The Parson's Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Parson's Widow released?
The Parson's Widow was released on October 4, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Parson's Widow?
The main cast of The Parson's Widow includes Hildur Carlberg, Einar Röd, Greta Almroth, Olav Aukrust, Emil Helsengreen.