A Friend of the People (1918)
The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and understanding, enlightenment and education is the way to go. And Kurt the ethereal watchmaker sees society as a malfunctioning clockwork that can be fixed by a simple yet drastic intervention. (Stumfilm.dk)
Top Cast
Gunnar Tolnæs
Ernst Kamp - Typographer
Svend Kornbeck
Waldo Kamp - Blacksmith
Holger-Madsen
Kurt Kamp - Clockmaker
Clara Schønfeld
Mother of Kamp Brothers
Astrid Holm
Jonna Kamp - Waldo's Wife
Carl Lauritzen
Truchs - Prime Minister
Lilly Jacobson
Irene - PM's Daughter
Frederik Jacobsen
Wender - Editor
Adolf Jensen
Hilling - Editor
FAQ about A Friend of the People
What is A Friend of the People about?
The social storm after World War I divides the people. In the eye of the storm are three brothers fighting for the lower classes, each in his own way. Waldo the blacksmith wants a world revolution by power and violence. Ernst the typographer is convinced that knowledge and…
When was A Friend of the People released?
A Friend of the People was released in 1918.
What genres does A Friend of the People belong to?
A Friend of the People is categorised as Drama, War.
Who stars in A Friend of the People?
The cast of A Friend of the People includes Gunnar Tolnæs, Svend Kornbeck, Holger-Madsen, Clara Schønfeld, Astrid Holm.