Our Mutual Friend
Vor fælles Ven
Synopsis
After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.
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Peter Fjelstrup
Gaffer Hexam
Karen Caspersen
Lizzie Hexam
Svend Kornbeck
Roger Riderhood
Charles Wilken
Mr. Venus
Aage Fønss
John Harmon / Julius Handford / J. Rokesmith
Peter Malberg
Eugene Wrayburn
Henny Lauritzen
Mrs. Wilfer
Carl Madsen
Reginald Wilfer
Kate Riise
Bella Wilfer
Bertel Krause
Silas Wegg
Egill Rostrup
Mortimer Lightwood
Alfred Møller
Mr. Boffin
Jonna Neiiendam
Mrs. Boffin
Ingeborg Frölich
Jenny Wren
Peter Nielsen
Bradley Headstone
Kai Kilian
Charlie Hexam
Moritz Bielawski
Rasmus Christiansen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A.W. Sandberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurids Skands, Charles Dickens
- Original Title
- Vor fælles Ven
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A.W. Sandberg
Laurids Skands, Charles Dickens
Einar Olsen
Department Leadership Roster
A.W. Sandberg
Director
Laurids Skands
Writer
Carlo Jacobsen
Production Design
Einar Olsen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Mutual Friend
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What is Our Mutual Friend about?
After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.
Who directed Our Mutual Friend?
Our Mutual Friend was directed by A.W. Sandberg.
Who stars in Our Mutual Friend?
The principal cast of Our Mutual Friend includes Peter Fjelstrup, Karen Caspersen, Svend Kornbeck, Charles Wilken, Aage Fønss.
When was Our Mutual Friend released and how long is it?
Our Mutual Friend was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Is Our Mutual Friend based on a book or true story?
Our Mutual Friend is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Dickens".