Thomas Graal's Best Child
"Marriage a la mode"
Originally released in 1918. Thomas Graal's Best Child is a comedy/romance film. directed by Mauritz Stiller.
Starring Victor Sjöström, Karin Molander, and Josef Fischer
Synopsis
Frau Bessie, once a madcap, aristocratic and modern Swedish fraulein, has become now a whimsical and conservative Swedish burgess after her marriage to Herr Thomas Graal. The destabilization of the marriage begins right at the wedding (which contains some hilarious incidents) when Frau Bessie announces the first Graal child must be a girl, creating a terrible conflict with her husband who is hoping for a boy. It takes a scandal to finally end the war between man and wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 21, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
SV
Original language
Country
Sweden
Production
Director
Top Cast
Victor Sjöström
as Thomas Graal
Karin Molander
as Bessie Douglas
Josef Fischer
as Alexander Douglas
Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson
as Clotilde Douglas
Torsten Winge
as Rudolf P.
Edvin Adolphson
as Guest at the wedding
Hugo Björne
as Guest at the wedding
Kotti Chave
as Brides maid
Axel Nilsson
as John
Walerie Alexandrow-Höök
as Bridesmaid
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SV
Production Companies
- Svenska Biografteatern
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Graal's Best Child about?
Frau Bessie, once a madcap, aristocratic and modern Swedish fraulein, has become now a whimsical and conservative Swedish burgess after her marriage to Herr Thomas Graal. The destabilization of the...
Who directed Thomas Graal's Best Child?
Thomas Graal's Best Child was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
How long is Thomas Graal's Best Child?
Thomas Graal's Best Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Thomas Graal's Best Child released?
Thomas Graal's Best Child was released on October 21, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thomas Graal's Best Child?
The main cast of Thomas Graal's Best Child includes Victor Sjöström, Karin Molander, Josef Fischer, Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson, Torsten Winge.