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Fra den gamle købmandsgaard
Two rival young men both desire the merchant's pretty daughter, a bad young man robs the merchant's safe and blames it on "mother-in-law's dream", a worldly-wise grandmother directs the battle of love from her living room, and a couple of silly railway workers spread song and joy.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of the merchant family Hellig and their generations. It focuses on the patriarch, the wealthy and somewhat harsh merchant Hellig, and his wife, who has dreams of a more refined life. Their children also navigate their own desires and societal expectations within the family's esteemed but restrictive world.
Critical Reception
While specific contemporary reviews are scarce in English-language archives, "Fra den gamle købmandsgaard" is recognized as a classic Danish drama of its era, reflecting societal norms and family dynamics of the time. It is often cited for its period detail and its portrayal of generational conflict within a bourgeois setting.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its detailed depiction of a bygone era.
Seen as a solid, if somewhat conventional, family drama.
Noted for its exploration of social class and familial duty.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Danish author Jacob Paludan, first published in 1934.
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