The Abyss
Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.
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Top Cast
Asta Nielsen
Magda Vang
Poul Reumert
Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer
Robert Dinesen
Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé
Hans Neergaard
Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
Hulda Didrichsen
Frau Svane
Emilie Sannom
Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival
Oscar Stribolt
Kellner / Waiter
Arne Weel
Guest in Garden
Johannes Fønss
Guest in Garden
Torben Meyer
Secondary Role (uncredited)
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