The Abyss

6.3 (48 votes)• 1910• 41m•Released

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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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Languages: No Language

Director: Urban Gad

Starring Cast: Asta Nielsen, Poul Reumert, Robert Dinesen, Hans Neergaard, Hulda Didrichsen, Emilie Sannom

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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