The Woolen Stocking Peddler
Originally released in 1971. The Woolen Stocking Peddler is a drama film. directed by Knud Leif Thomsen. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lily Broberg, Niels Hinrichsen, and Bertel Lauring
Synopsis
Sometime in the 1700s, Mikkel, a farmer from Jutland, wants to marry off his daughter Cecil to the wealthy Mads Egelund, but she is in love with the haberdasher Esben. Mads proposes, but does not receive a definitive answer. Shortly afterwards, Esben leaves for Holsten on business, and Cecil vows to wait for him. A couple of years pass. After an attempt to force Cecil to marry Mads, she is now in a state of insanity. Esben returns home happy and prosperous, but Cecil does not recognize him and, in a fit of madness, she cuts his throat during the night. Some time passes and Cecil regains her sanity. She does not know what she has done and is still waiting for Esben. Mads comes to visit, and after Cecil has rejected yet another marriage proposal, he reveals the truth to her, and with a wild scream she falls back into insanity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
Production Companies
- Rialto Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Woolen Stocking Peddler about?
Sometime in the 1700s, Mikkel, a farmer from Jutland, wants to marry off his daughter Cecil to the wealthy Mads Egelund, but she is in love with the haberdasher Esben. Mads proposes, but does not r...
Who directed The Woolen Stocking Peddler?
The Woolen Stocking Peddler was directed by Knud Leif Thomsen.
How long is The Woolen Stocking Peddler?
The Woolen Stocking Peddler has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was The Woolen Stocking Peddler released?
The Woolen Stocking Peddler was released on December 26, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Woolen Stocking Peddler?
The main cast of The Woolen Stocking Peddler includes Lily Broberg, Niels Hinrichsen, Bertel Lauring, Preben Lerdorff Rye, Frans Andersson.