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Once Upon a Time
The Princess of Illyria rejects all suitors, but suddenly begins to take an interest in a wandering pauper roaming the vicinity of the royal castle. It is none other than the Prince of Denmark and his friend, Kasper Røghat. By means of a magic toy, rattle and copper kettle, the disguised prince manages to secure himself a kiss and a night in the princess’s chamber. Kasper Røghat makes sure that the king is informed of the ‘affair’, causing the princess to be thrown out of the kingdom. She accordingly has to set out for Denmark, heading for a life as the wife of a pauper. Will this fairy tale have a happy end? (stumfilm.dk)
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Plot Summary
This is a very early silent short film. As its title suggests, it likely tells a fairy tale or a story in a similar vein. Without surviving footage or detailed contemporary descriptions, the specific plot remains largely unknown.
Critical Reception
As a film from 1907, "Once Upon a Time" predates modern film criticism and widespread audience reception tracking. Its historical significance lies in its early existence within the nascent film industry rather than documented critical acclaim or public reaction.
What Reviewers Say
Likely a simple, fantastical narrative common to early cinema.
Its historical value is in its age, not its artistic merit.
Details are too scarce to provide a meaningful consensus.
Google audience: No audience reviews or ratings are available for this extremely early film.
Fun Fact
Films from this era were often ephemeral, with many believed to be lost forever. "Once Upon a Time" may only exist today as a historical footnote or through archival records, if at all.
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