Movie

The Abyss

Released: September 12, 1910 (1910)

Runtime: 41 minutes

Genres: Drama

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Hans Neergaard as Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
Age at release: 45
Hulda Didrichsen as Frau Svane
Age at release: 38
Oscar Stribolt as Kellner / Waiter
Age at release: 38
Robert Dinesen as Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé
Age at release: 35
Asta Nielsen as Magda Vang
Age at release: 29
Poul Reumert as Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer
Age at release: 27
Johannes Fønss as Guest in Garden
Age at release: 26
Torben Meyer as Secondary Role (uncredited)
Age at release: 25
Emilie Sannom as Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival
Age at release: 23