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Film

Visit from the Mother-in-Law

Ubekendt, Denmark, 1918

DK/Short fictionComedy, FarceSilent films

The newly married couple Clara and Georg are enjoying a quiet afternoon at home when a telegram arrives, announcing the imminent arrival of Clara’s mother. While Clara excitedly rushes off to go shopping, Georg takes a stiff drink to fortify himself for the impending meeting with his mother-in-law. He falls asleep in an armchair, and all his prejudices manifest in a strange dream.
Basic information Credits Materials
Original title Da Svigermoder kom
Danish title Da Svigermoder kom
Other titles Da Svigermor kom
Director Ubekendt
Appearance Alf Nielsen, Ingeborg Bruhn Bertelsen, Emma Wiehe, Mathilde Felumb Friis
Production country Denmark
Domestic distribution Fotorama
Technical info 35 mm, Silent
Danish theatrical release 11.03.1918
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Companies

Production company Selandia Film
Domestic distribution Fotorama

Direction

Direction Ubekendt

Production

Production Alf Nielsen

Appearance

Georg Brammer Alf Nielsen
Clara Brammer Ingeborg Bruhn Bertelsen
Appearance Emma Wiehe
Appearance Mathilde Felumb Friis
Appearance Jørgen Lund

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