The Hand of Fate
Præsten i Vejlby
Synopsis
The God-fearing vicar Niels Quist lives with his beloved daughter Mette in the small Jutland town of Vejlby. The newly elected county bailiff and local magistrate, Erik Sørensen, is the lucky fellow who wins Mette’s heart, but their happiness is short-lived: One day, the vicar’s farmhand mysteriously disappears, and all signs suggest that the vicar is the killer. But is Erik Sørensen willing and able to sentence his own true love's father to death?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- August Blom
- Screenplay & Story
- Steen Steensen Blicher, Valdemar Andersen
- Original Title
- Præsten i Vejlby
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
August Blom
Steen Steensen Blicher, Valdemar Andersen
Louis Larsen
Department Leadership Roster
August Blom
Director
Valdemar Andersen
Writer
Louis Larsen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hand of Fate
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What is The Hand of Fate about?
The God-fearing vicar Niels Quist lives with his beloved daughter Mette in the small Jutland town of Vejlby. The newly elected county bailiff and local magistrate, Erik Sørensen, is the lucky fellow who wins Mette’s heart, but their happiness is short-lived: One day, the vicar’s farmhand mysteriously disappears, and all signs suggest that the vicar is the killer. But is Erik Sørensen willing and able to sentence his own true love's father to death?
Who directed The Hand of Fate?
The Hand of Fate was directed by August Blom.
Who stars in The Hand of Fate?
The principal cast of The Hand of Fate includes Gunnar Tolnæs, Viggo Wiehe, Ingeborg Spangsfeldt, Peter Nielsen, Hans Christian Sørensen.
When was The Hand of Fate released and how long is it?
The Hand of Fate was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.