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Mirrors of the Soul

A.W. Sandberg, Denmark, 1921

89 min.DK/FeatureDrama, MelodramaSilent films

When the rich man’s son Egil falls in love with the poor showgirl Rigi, his family is sceptical. They think that she’s not a good match for him, and perhaps they’re right. Just as the young couple’s fortunes are on the up, the bride-to-be disappears without a trace, and Egil is plagued by doubt: Was Rigi his true love, or was he just blinded by her beautiful yet mysterious maiden eyes?

The main role of Egil is played by Norwegian Gunnar Tolnæs, who was Nordisk Film’s biggest star after Valdemar Psilander left the company. Kate Riise plays Rigi in the film, but she went by the stage name Maiken Katja because for this role she had to appear in a leotard.
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Original title Kan disse Øjne lyve?
Danish title Kan disse Øjne lyve?
International titles Das Rätsel der Nacht, Eines Weibes Lüge, Le miroir de l'âme, Machtige vrouwenoogen, Kan dessa ögan ljuga?, Kan disse øine lyve?
Other titles Der er en Trolddom i dit Øje, Sjælens Spejl
Director A.W. Sandberg
Screenplay Christian Nobel
Director of Photography Einar Olsen
Production designer Carlo Jacobsen
Appearance Kate Riise, Gunnar Tolnæs, Philip Bech, Annie Foght-Jensen
Production country Denmark
Domestic distribution Fotorama
Technical info 1850 meter, 35 mm, Black/white, Silent
Danish theatrical release 22.09.1921
Cinemas Panoptikon
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Companies

Production company Nordisk Films Kompagni
Domestic distribution Fotorama

Direction

Direction A.W. Sandberg

Script

Script Christian Nobel

Cinematography

Cinematography Einar Olsen

Production design

Production design Carlo Jacobsen

Appearance

Rigi, varietédanser/Sonja, komtesse Kate Riise
Dr. jur. Grev Egil Trolle Gunnar Tolnæs
Grev Preben, Egils onkel Philip Bech
Grevinde Adelgunde Annie Foght-Jensen
Den fremmede Egill Rostrup
Appearance Peter Jørgensen

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