The Parson's Widow(1920)
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The Parson's Widow Synopsis
A newly elected village parson is required to marry his predecessor's widow. However, he's already married, and the woman is old enough to be his grandmother.
The Parson's Widow (1920) is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, released on October 4, 1920 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Hildur Carlberg, Einar Röd, Greta Almroth and Olav Aukrust. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Writers:
- Kristofer Janson, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Cinematographer:
- George Schnéevoigt
- Production:
- SF Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Parson's Widow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hildur Carlberg
as Dame Margarete
- Einar Röd
Einar Röd
as Sofren Ivarson
Greta Almroth
as Mari - His Sweetheart
- Olav Aukrust
Olav Aukrust
as First Candidate
- Emil Helsengreen
Emil Helsengreen
as The Gardener
Mathilde Nielsen
as Gunvor
- Lorentz Thyholt
Lorentz Thyholt
as The Beadle
- Kurt Welin
Kurt Welin
as Second Candidate
- William Ivarson
William Ivarson
as Neighboring Priest
- Ivar Blekarstad
Ivar Blekarstad
as Farmer
- Peter Kraabøl
Peter Kraabøl
as Farmer
Key crew
Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, written by Kristofer Janson, Carl Theodor Dreyer and Carl Theodor Dreyer.
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The Parson's Widow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Parson's Widow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Parson's Widow online?
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The Parson's Widow (1920) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Parson's Widow?
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The main cast of The Parson's Widow (1920) includes Hildur Carlberg, Einar Röd, Greta Almroth, Olav Aukrust and Emil Helsengreen. 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 Parson's Widow released?
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The Parson's Widow was released on October 4, 1920 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Parson's Widow worth watching?
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The Parson's Widow (1920) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.