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Film

A Sorry Knight

Lau Lauritzen Sr., Denmark, 1917

DK/Short fictionRomantic comedy, ComedySilent films

Hannibal comes across as a total lunatic in his desperate attempt to impress Miss Alma and her father. The troubles arise when Hannibal forgets his nicest shirt at home. Only at Alma’s house does he discover – to his horror – that he is still wearing his striped woollen shirt. Now it’s up to Hannibal to complete the dinner party without revealing his sheepish truth.
Basic information Credits Materials
Original title Ridderen af den bedrøvelige Skikkelse
Danish title Ridderen af den bedrøvelige Skikkelse
Other titles Manchetskjorten, Den bedrøvelige Ridder
Director Lau Lauritzen Sr.
Screenplay Alfred Nervø
Director of Photography Hugo J. Fischer
Appearance Lauritz Olsen, Alma Hinding, Charles Willumsen, Axel Boesen
Production country Denmark
Domestic distribution Fotorama
Technical info 352 meter, 35 mm, Silent
Danish theatrical release 09.01.1917
Cinemas Palads
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Companies

Production company Nordisk Films Kompagni
Domestic distribution Fotorama

Direction

Direction Lau Lauritzen Sr.

Script

Script Alfred Nervø

Cinematography

Cinematography Hugo J. Fischer

Appearance

Kandidat Hannibal Hansen Lauritz Olsen
Ester, Hannibals elskede Alma Hinding
Esters far Charles Willumsen
Appearance Axel Boesen

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