Master of the House

1925 1h 47m DA

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6.9

SOLID

★6.9TMDB · 67

Drama

Synopsis

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When a man becomes tyrannical towards his family, the women of the house decide to teach him a lesson in gratitude.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Johannes Meyer
Viktor Frandsen
Astrid Holm
Ida Frandsen
Karin Nellemose
Karen Frandsen
Mathilde Nielsen
Old Victor's Wetnurse
Clara Schønfeld
Alvilda Kryger
Johannes Nielsen
Doctor
Petrine Sonne
Vilhelm Petersen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
Writers: Svend Rindom, Carl Theodor Dreyer
Languages: No Language
Countries: Denmark

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ERA

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101 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, shot by George Schnéevoigt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Carl Theodor Dreyer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Johannes Meyer and Astrid Holm and Karin Nellemose carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0015768 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 67 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Carl Theodor Dreyer directs. George Schnéevoigt behind the camera. Carl Theodor Dreyer cuts. Produced in Denmark. Dialogue in No Language.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1101 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, shot by George Schnéevoigt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Carl Theodor Dreyer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Johannes Meyer and Astrid Holm and Karin Nellemose carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0015768 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 67 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.