Lay Down Your Arms!
Originally released in 1914. Lay Down Your Arms! is a drama/war film. directed by Holger-Madsen. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Philip Bech, Oluf Billesborg, and Augusta Blad
Synopsis
Martha, a war widow, finds a new zest for life when she meets the noble Captain von Tilling. They marry, but before long he, too, is called to war. In his absence, Martha falls into a depression and is hospitalised. Sick with longing and learning that her banking firm has gone belly-up, she leaves the hospital and takes a train to the battlefield to find her husband. (stumfilm.dk)
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1914
111 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Philip Bech
as Grev von Althaus, Marthas far
Oluf Billesborg
Augusta Blad
as Martha
Alf Blütecher
as Arno von Dotzky, Marthas første mand
Ellen Ferslev
Johanne Fritz-Petersen
as Rosa, Marthas søster
Olaf Fønss
as Fr. von Tilling, Marthas anden mand
Frederik Jacobsen
as Bresser, læge
Dagmar Kofoed
Carl Lauritzen
as Knobelauch, krigsminister
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lay Down Your Arms! about?
Martha, a war widow, finds a new zest for life when she meets the noble Captain von Tilling. They marry, but before long he, too, is called to war. In his absence, Martha falls into a depression an...
Who directed Lay Down Your Arms!?
Lay Down Your Arms! was directed by Holger-Madsen.
How long is Lay Down Your Arms!?
Lay Down Your Arms! has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Lay Down Your Arms! released?
Lay Down Your Arms! was released on August 14, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lay Down Your Arms!?
The main cast of Lay Down Your Arms! includes Philip Bech, Oluf Billesborg, Augusta Blad, Alf Blütecher, Ellen Ferslev.