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The Parson's Widow
1920
· Movie
· 93 min
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In 17th century Norway, a young theologian can only obtain a parish if he agrees to marry the elderly widow of the previous minister. He reluctantly agrees, planning to wed his young sweetheart after the old woman dies, but her vitality surprises him.
Details
- Director
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Writers
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Kristofer Janson
- Studio
- SF Studios
- Released
- 4 October 1920
- Country
- Sweden
- Language
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 93 min
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