Once Upon a Time
Originally released in 1922. Once Upon a Time is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Jerndorff, Clara Pontoppidan, and Svend Methling
Synopsis
A beautiful but imperious princess refuses all offers of marriage, often condemning her suitors to death. The prince of Denmark comes seeking her hand and, aided by magic objects given to him by a mysterious spirit, seeks to win her love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1922
103 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Jerndorff
as The King of Illyria
Clara Pontoppidan
as The Princess of Illyria
Svend Methling
as The Prince of Denmark
Hakon Ahnfelt-Rønne
as Kaspar Smokehat
Torben Meyer
as Master of ceremonies
Karen Poulsen
as Bolette the scullery maid
Valdemar Schiøler Linck
as The parrot chamberlain
Viggo Wiehe
as The Swiss
Mohamed Archer
as First suitor
Henry Larsen
as Second suitor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Sophus Madsen Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time about?
A beautiful but imperious princess refuses all offers of marriage, often condemning her suitors to death. The prince of Denmark comes seeking her hand and, aided by magic objects given to him by a ...
Who directed Once Upon a Time?
Once Upon a Time was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
How long is Once Upon a Time?
Once Upon a Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Time released?
Once Upon a Time was released on October 3, 1922 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time?
The main cast of Once Upon a Time includes Peter Jerndorff, Clara Pontoppidan, Svend Methling, Hakon Ahnfelt-Rønne, Torben Meyer.