The Road to Happiness (1918)
Peter Niemand, a blacksmith by trade, is prone to drink and has something of a bad reputation with his comrades and his employer alike. One day, the factory owner is finally fed up with the lazy worker, giving him one last chance to change his ways. If not, he will be fired. Seized by a fierce desire for revenge, Niemand decides to burn down the factory. But before he can put his plans into action, he falls asleep, and in his dream he sees himself in the place of his employer. Can these visions help make Peter Niemand a better person? (stumfilm.dk)
Director:
Holger-Madsen
Writer:
Benedikt Velten
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Wilhelm Birch as The Wanderer |
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Tronier Funder as Factory Smith |
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Erik Holberg as Krause, Factory Owner |
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Valdemar Psilander as Peter Niemand |
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Ebba Thomsen as Mrs. Niemand |
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Jørgen Schønberg as Franz, Peter and Hannie's son |
| Art | Carlo Jacobsen | Production Design |
| Directing | Holger-Madsen | Director |
| Camera | Marius Clausen | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Benedikt Velten | Screenplay |