Laila
Synopsis
Ranged across several generations, the story begins with a wealthy merchant, Lind, and his wife travelling in the coldest depths of winter to christen their baby daughter. Attacked by wolves, they lose the baby, which is found by the Lapp Jaampa (a dominating performance by Tryggve Larssen) and subsequently raised by a rich reindeer herder,
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Mona Mårtenson
Laila
Tryggve Larssen
Jåmpa
Harald Schwenzen
Anders
Peter Malberg
Aslag Laagje
Cally Monrad
Mor Laagje, hans kone
Henry Gleditsch
Mellet
Finn Bernhoft
C.O. Lind, handlesmann
Lilly Larson-Lund
Hans hustru
Ibe Brekke
Magga, tjenestepike hos Lind
Aslag Aslagsen Sara
Lasse, en tjenestegutt
Rasmus Christiansen
Bror til C.O. Lind
Alice O'Fredericks
Inger
Mattis Morotaja
Melet som liten gutt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schnéevoigt
- Screenplay & Story
- Jens Andreas Friis, George Schnéevoigt
- Original Title
- Laila
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- Lunde Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schnéevoigt
Jens Andreas Friis, George Schnéevoigt
Valdemar Christensen, Allan Lynge
Department Leadership Roster
George Schnéevoigt
Director
George Schnéevoigt
Writer
Valdemar Christensen
Director of Photography
Allan Lynge
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laila
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laila about?
Ranged across several generations, the story begins with a wealthy merchant, Lind, and his wife travelling in the coldest depths of winter to christen their baby daughter. Attacked by wolves, they lose the baby, which is found by the Lapp Jaampa (a dominating performance by Tryggve Larssen) and subsequently raised by a rich reindeer herder,
Who directed Laila?
Laila was directed by George Schnéevoigt.
Who stars in Laila?
The principal cast of Laila includes Mona Mårtenson, Tryggve Larssen, Harald Schwenzen, Peter Malberg, Cally Monrad.
When was Laila released and how long is it?
Laila was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Is Laila based on a book or true story?
Laila is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jens Andreas Friis".