The Death Knell
Dødsklokken
Synopsis
Death’s bells toll in tune to the march of war. On top of devastating losses, espionage also cripples General Müller’s army. Young Lieutenant Charley is entrusted with the delivery of Dossier 15, a document of utmost importance to the war effort. After a dangerous journey through enemy territory, Adjutant Bertram betrays him – it turns out that he’s spying for the enemy. Bertram replaces Dossier 15 with a worthless piece of paper which leads to Charley’s arrest. Charley must escape to avoid execution and expose the spy. (Stumfilm.dk)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alf Nielsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Alf Nielsen
- Original Title
- Dødsklokken
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selandia Film
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What is The Death Knell about?
Death’s bells toll in tune to the march of war. On top of devastating losses, espionage also cripples General Müller’s army. Young Lieutenant Charley is entrusted with the delivery of Dossier 15, a document of utmost importance to the war effort. After a dangerous journey through enemy territory, Adjutant Bertram betrays him – it turns out that he’s spying for the enemy. Bertram replaces Dossier 15 with a worthless piece of paper which leads to Charley’s arrest. Charley must escape to avoid execution and expose the spy. (Stumfilm.dk)
Who directed The Death Knell?
The Death Knell was directed by Alf Nielsen.
Who stars in The Death Knell?
The principal cast of The Death Knell includes Charles Løwaas, Alf Nielsen, George Schnéevoigt, Axel Strøm, Fridjof von Kaulbach.
When was The Death Knell released and how long is it?
The Death Knell was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 50m.