The President(1919)
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The President Synopsis
A judge sees his illegitimate daughter face trial for infanticide. He's certain that she will receive the death sentence.
The President (1919) is a drama film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, released on February 1, 1919 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Halvard Hoff, Elith Pio, Carl Walther Meyer and Jacoba Jessen. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Writers:
- Karl Emil Franzos, Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Cinematographer:
- Hans Vaagø
- Production:
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- Status:
- Released
The President Cast & Crew
Main cast
Halvard Hoff
as Karl Victor von Sendlingen, court president
Elith Pio
as Franz Victor von Sendlingen, Karl's father
Carl Walther Meyer
as von Sendlingen's grandfather
Jacoba Jessen
as Maika
- Hallander Helleman
Hallander Helleman
as Franz, in service with the president
- Fanny Petersen
Fanny Petersen
as Brigitta, maid to the president
- Olga Raphael-Linden
Olga Raphael-Linden
as Victorine Lippert, Karl's daughter
- Betty Kirkeby
Betty Kirkeby
as Hermine Lippert, Victorine's mother
- Axel Madsen
Axel Madsen
as Werner, vice president
Richard Christensen
as Georg Berger, defense attorney
- Peter Nielsen
Peter Nielsen
as Public prosecutor
- Christian Engelstoft
Christian Engelstoft
as Journalist
Key crew
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, written by Karl Emil Franzos and Carl Theodor Dreyer.
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The President Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 29 ratings.
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The President – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The President online?
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The President (1919) is available to stream on MYmovies One. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The President?
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The main cast of The President (1919) includes Halvard Hoff, Elith Pio, Carl Walther Meyer, Jacoba Jessen and Hallander Helleman. The film was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The President released?
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The President was released on February 1, 1919 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The President worth watching?
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The President (1919) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.