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Film

The Death Knell

Alf Nielsen, Denmark, 1914

50 min.DK/FeatureWar film, DramaSilent films

Death’s bells toll in tune to the march of war. On top of devastating losses, espionage also cripples General Müller’s army. Young Lieutenant Charley is entrusted with the delivery of Dossier 15, a document of utmost importance to the war effort. After a dangerous journey through enemy territory, Adjutant Bertram betrays him – it turns out that he’s spying for the enemy. Bertram replaces Dossier 15 with a worthless piece of paper which leads to Charley’s arrest. Charley must escape to avoid execution and expose the spy.
Basic information Credits Materials
Original title Dødsklokken
Danish title Dødsklokken
Director Alf Nielsen
Screenplay Alf Nielsen
Appearance Alf Nielsen, Axel Strøm, Fridjof von Kaulbach, George Schnéevoigt
Production country Denmark
Technical info 35 mm, 1,33:1, tinted, Silent
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Companies

Production company Selandia Film

Direction

Direction Alf Nielsen

Script

Script Alf Nielsen

Appearance

Løjtnant Charley Alf Nielsen
Oberst Holck Axel Strøm
Hubert, oberstens søn Fridjof von Kaulbach
Adjudant Bertram, spion George Schnéevoigt
Fjendtlig kommandant Charles Løwaas
Sygeplejerske Lily von Kaulbach

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