The Abyss

Overview

Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.

Release Date

12 September 1910

41 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Magda Vang
Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer
Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé
Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father
Varietésängerin Lilly d'Estrelle / Magda's Rival
Kellner / Waiter
Guest in Garden
Guest in Garden
Secondary Role (uncredited)