The Phantom Carriage
Körkarlen
“Do the Dead Come Back? Can Your Soul Leave Your Body...And Return Again?”
Synopsis
An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE (1921) Original Trailer - Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-20
Top Cast
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Victor Sjöström
David Holm
Hilda Borgström
Mrs. Holm
Tore Svennberg
Georges
Astrid Holm
Sister Edit
Concordia Selander
Edit's Mother
Lisa Lundholm
Sister Maria
Tor Weijden
Gustafsson
Einar Axelsson
David's Brother
Olof Ås
Driver
Nils Aréhn
Prison Chaplain
Simon Lindstrand
David's Companion
Nils Elffors
David's Companion
Algot Gunnarsson
Worker
Hildur Lithman
Worker's Wife
John Ekman
Police Constable
Edvin Adolphson
Man at the Inn (uncredited)
Elof Ahrle
Salvation Army Meeting Attendee (uncredited)
Emmy Albiin
Tuberculosis Patient (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 21, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Sjöström
- Screenplay & Story
- Selma Lagerlöf, Victor Sjöström
- Original Title
- Körkarlen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- SF Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Sjöström
Selma Lagerlöf, Victor Sjöström
Julius Jaenzon
Charles Magnusson
Department Leadership Roster
Julius Jaenzon
Director of Photography
Victor Sjöström
Director
Charles Magnusson
Producer
Victor Sjöström
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom Carriage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom Carriage about?
An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.
Who directed The Phantom Carriage?
The Phantom Carriage was directed by Victor Sjöström.
Who stars in The Phantom Carriage?
The principal cast of The Phantom Carriage includes Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm, Concordia Selander.
When was The Phantom Carriage released and how long is it?
The Phantom Carriage was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Is The Phantom Carriage based on a book or true story?
The Phantom Carriage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Selma Lagerlöf".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom Carriage?
The Phantom Carriage holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).