Ulbo Garvema
Synopsis
In the prologue, a boat with some shipwrecked persons is drifting at sea. Among them is Baron van Waldheim, who, before he dies of exhaustion, entrusts his little son Alfred to the care of his butler Hendrik. The evil Jan van Oort persuades Hendrik to give him the Baron's papers. When they put the boy ashore, he wounds himself on a nail (leaving a scar that will later prove his identity). For years Van Oort manages to pass himself off as Baron van Waldheim; he is married and has a daughter and a son. One day Hendrik turns up demanding a job as butler, swearing that otherwise he will betray Van Oort's secret. Meanwhile, Alfred - now an adult known as Ulbo Garvema - has become a teacher. Unaware of who Van Oort really is, he accepts the position of tutor to Van Oort's children. He falls in love with the daughter, but Van Oort refuses to give his consent to their marriage. Ulbo and the girl elope.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurits Binger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Scheidius
- Original Title
- Ulbo Garvema
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Filmfabriek-Hollandia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurits Binger
Ernest Scheidius
Maurits Binger
Department Leadership Roster
Maurits Binger
Director
Maurits Binger
Producer
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What is Ulbo Garvema about?
In the prologue, a boat with some shipwrecked persons is drifting at sea. Among them is Baron van Waldheim, who, before he dies of exhaustion, entrusts his little son Alfred to the care of his butler Hendrik. The evil Jan van Oort persuades Hendrik to give him the Baron's papers. When they put the boy ashore, he wounds himself on a nail (leaving a scar that will later prove his identity). For years Van Oort manages to pass himself off as Baron van Waldheim; he is married and has a daughter and a son. One day Hendrik turns up demanding a job as butler, swearing that otherwise he will betray Van Oort's secret. Meanwhile, Alfred - now an adult known as Ulbo Garvema - has become a teacher. Unaware of who Van Oort really is, he accepts the position of tutor to Van Oort's children. He falls in love with the daughter, but Van Oort refuses to give his consent to their marriage. Ulbo and the girl elope.
Who directed Ulbo Garvema?
Ulbo Garvema was directed by Maurits Binger.
Who stars in Ulbo Garvema?
The principal cast of Ulbo Garvema includes Frederick Vogeding, Cor Smits, Annie Bos, Jan van Dommelen, Fred Homann.
When was Ulbo Garvema released and how long is it?
Ulbo Garvema was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 15m.
Is Ulbo Garvema based on a book or true story?
Ulbo Garvema is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ernest Scheidius".