The Abyss

Story

Synopsis

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

Writers

Urban Gad

Language

Danish

Country

Denmark

Release date

12 September 1910

Ensemble

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)