The Mysterious X
Det hemmelighedsfulde X
Synopsis
Not long before marine officer Lieutenant van Hauen goes off to war and heavy-heartedly leaves his family, he coincidentally discovers that his wife has a secret liaison with the dubious Count Spinelli. However, what the van Hauens don't yet know is that the sleazy Spinelli has a hidden agenda.
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Benjamin Christensen
Lieutenant van Hauen
Karen Sandberg
Lieutenant van Hauren's Wife
Fritz Lamprecht
Rear Admiral van Hauen
Amanda Lund
Old Jane, nurse
Hermann Spiro
Count Spinelli
Svend Rindom
Teacher
Otto Reinwald
van Hauen's oldest son
Bjørn Spiro
Johnny, van Hauen's youngest søn
Robert Schmidt
Lawyer
Holger Rasmussen
Naval officer
Charles Løwaas
Naval officer
Finn Wennerwald
Naval officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival（4K）
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benjamin Christensen
- Screenplay & Story
- Benjamin Christensen, Laurids Skands
- Original Title
- Det hemmelighedsfulde X
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Dansk Biograf Compagni
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benjamin Christensen
Benjamin Christensen, Laurids Skands
Emil Dinesen
Benjamin Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Benjamin Christensen
Director
Benjamin Christensen
Writer
Laurids Skands
Writer
Emil Dinesen
Director of Photography
Benjamin Christensen
Production Design
Benjamin Christensen
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mysterious X
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What is The Mysterious X about?
Not long before marine officer Lieutenant van Hauen goes off to war and heavy-heartedly leaves his family, he coincidentally discovers that his wife has a secret liaison with the dubious Count Spinelli. However, what the van Hauens don't yet know is that the sleazy Spinelli has a hidden agenda.
Who directed The Mysterious X?
The Mysterious X was directed by Benjamin Christensen.
Who stars in The Mysterious X?
The principal cast of The Mysterious X includes Benjamin Christensen, Karen Sandberg, Fritz Lamprecht, Amanda Lund, Hermann Spiro.
When was The Mysterious X released and how long is it?
The Mysterious X was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.