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The Avenger (1915)

Movie ★ 6.0 49 min

Drama

Hämnaren (The Avenger) was made in 1915, and was rediscovered in Berlin in 2001. It begins with a woman named Ester, who is reading a letter and crying. The letter says that a man named George won't marry her, because he knows his father would never allow him to marry a Jewish woman. Ester dies of childbirth, and possibly a broken heart. Her suitor Jakob takes care of her son, who is named Josef, and sends George a note, accusing him of causing her death

Mauritz Stiller Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 5, 1915
Runtime
49 min
IMDb
tt0006386
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Language
Studio
Svenska Biografteatern

Cast

Wilhelm Hansson Georg Vide Edith Erastoff Edith Erastoff Ester Edmond Hansen Ester's father John Ekman John Ekman Jacob Kahn, Ester's cousin Richard Lund Richard Lund Josef William Larsson William Larsson Landowner von Sterner Karin Molander Karin Molander Emma von Sterner Gustaf Callmén Georg's father, dean Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson Georg's mother Emmy Elffors Georg's fiancee Thure Holm Bank director Nils Elffors Nils Elffors Student on stairs Tyra Dörum Maid

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Avenger about?
Hämnaren (The Avenger) was made in 1915, and was rediscovered in Berlin in 2001. It begins with a woman named Ester, who is reading a letter and crying. The letter says that a man named George won't marry her, because he knows his father would never allow him to marry a Jewish woman. Ester dies of childbirth, and possibly a broken heart. Her suitor Jakob takes care of her son, who is named Josef, and sends George a note, accusing him of causing her death
Who directed The Avenger?
The Avenger was directed by Mauritz Stiller.
Who stars in The Avenger?
The Avenger stars Wilhelm Hansson, Edith Erastoff, Edmond Hansen, John Ekman.
When was The Avenger released?
The Avenger is a 1915 drama film.
Where can I watch The Avenger?
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