"The Phantom Carriage" (1921) - with film
Victor Seastrom and Tore Svennberg
Directed by Victor Sjöström (Seastrom)
Produced by Charles Magnusson
Scenario Victor Seastrom
Based on the novel by Selma Lagerlof
Starring Victor Seastrom, Tore Svennberg, Astrid Holm, Hilda Borgstrom
Cinematography J. Julius
Distributed by Metro Pictures Corporation (US)
Release date June 4, 1922
Running time 106 minutes
Country Sweden
Language Silent film
"The Phantom Carriage" is a critically acclaimed drama, featuring director Victor Seastrom, a star of Silent Hall of Fame.
Victor Seastrom is both the leading star of the film and its director. He was successful in his native Sweden before making a career in the USA in 1924-1930. His Hollywood films are still copyrighted, this is why we show you films from his previous years.
A mean-spirited alcoholic drives his wife and little children away. Then one New Year's eve dramatic events occur, which give him a chance to remember his whole adult life and the harm he has caused to his loved ones. Before leaving this world he has a chance to repent, but will he find the strength to do it?
The film enjoys a very strong rating in IMDB.
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The Phantom Carriage
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Victor Seastrom has a few drinks with two pals in "The Phantom Carriage" (1921), director Victor Seastrom (Sjöström).
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Victor Seastrom has a few drinks with pals at the cemetery in "The Phantom Carriage" (1921), director Victor Seastrom (Sjöström).
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Astrid Holm desperately wants to reform Victor Seastrom in "The Phantom Carriage" (1921), director Victor Seastrom (Sjöström).
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Astrid Holm meets Hilda Borgstrom in "The Phantom Carriage" (1921), director Victor Seastrom (Sjöström).
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Hilda Borgstrom meets Victor Seastrom again in "The Phantom Carriage" (1921), director Victor Seastrom (Sjöström).
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Hilda Borgstrom still loves Victor Seastrom in "The Phantom Carriage" (1921), director Victor Seastrom (Sjöström).
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Tore Svennberg and Victor Seastrom have a chat in "The Phantom Carriage" (1921), director Victor Seastrom (Sjöström).
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