The Abyss

Overview

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.

Director: Urban Gad

Cast

Asta Nielsen

Magda Vang

Poul Reumert

Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer

Robert Dinesen

Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé

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Hans Neergaard

Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father

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Hulda Didrichsen

Frau Svane

Emilie Sannom

Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival

Oscar Stribolt

Kellner / Waiter

Arne Weel

Guest in Garden

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Johannes Fønss

Guest in Garden

Torben Meyer

Secondary Role (uncredited)