France / Sep 21, 1946 / Cannes Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Architect Poul Friis Henriksen falls in love with Norwegian Gerd. Unfortunately, she is already engaged to the doctor Arne Lorentzen, whose former wife died of an overdose under mysterious circumstances. Gerd invites Poul to a party at her home, where he accidentally sees her secretly taking a syringe. This makes Poul suspect that Arne is anything but the perfect husband. He sets out to investigate the matter further.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Liselotte Bendix | Nina |
| Povl Wøldike | Detektiv, Pouls ven |
| Poul Holck Hofmann | Vagtmand i bunkers |
| Per Buckhøj | Betjent |
| Henry Nielsen | Teltholder på Dyrehavsbakken |
| Minna Jørgensen | Dame i tilflugtsrum |
| Carl Johan Hviid | Taxachauffør i tilflugtsrum |
| Jakob Nielsen | Vagtmand i tilflugtsrum |
| Christian Jørgen Nielsen |
Genres
ThrillerDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Brevet fra afdøde |
| Original language | Dansk (DA) |
| Spoken languages | Dansk |
| Production countries | Denmark |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Palladium |
| Release date | 27 ottobre 1946 |
| Production | Tage Nielsen |
| Writer | Arvid Müller |
| Editing | Edith Schlüssel |
| Cinematography | Karl Andersson |
| Assistant directors | Johan Jacobsen |
| Camera operators | Karl Andersson |
| Additional photography | Karl Andersson |
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| Production design | Erik Aaes |
| Art direction | Erik Aaes |
| Set decoration | Erik Aaes |
| Music | Kai Møller |
| Sound | Kai Møller |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Denmark / Oct 27, 1946 / A
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