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The Parson's Widow

Released Oct 4, 1920 1h 20m Comedy Drama List
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Seminary-school graduate Söfren (Einar Rod) can't believe his luck when he out-preaches the competition and receives his first appointment as the new parson of a church in a rural town -- until he hears that his contract will force him to marry the previous parson's elderly widow, Margarete (Hildur Carlberg). Söfren and his beloved fiancée, the clever and beautiful Mari (Greta Almroth), pose as brother and sister, struggling to hide their love as they wait for Margarete to die.

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Charles E An under-appreciated masterpiece by Dreyer. It kept the interest of me, my wife, and my 11-year old son the whole way. The sets were amazing, and Dreyer conveys so much through the actors' faces. The story itself is interesting and has some surprisingly excellent comedy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Seminary-school graduate Söfren (Einar Rod) can't believe his luck when he out-preaches the competition and receives his first appointment as the new parson of a church in a rural town -- until he hears that his contract will force him to marry the previous parson's elderly widow, Margarete (Hildur Carlberg). Söfren and his beloved fiancée, the clever and beautiful Mari (Greta Almroth), pose as brother and sister, struggling to hide their love as they wait for Margarete to die.
Director
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Screenwriter
Carl Theodor Dreyer, Kristofer Janson
Production Co
Svensk Filmindustri
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 4, 1920, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Sep 28, 2004
Runtime
1h 20m