The Road to Happiness (1918)

The Road to Happiness

1918

Drama

Synopsis

Peter Niemand, a blacksmith by trade, is prone to drink and has something of a bad reputation with his comrades and his employer alike. One day, the factory owner is finally fed up with the lazy worker, giving him one last chance to change his ways. If not, he will be fired. Seized by a fierce desire for revenge, Niemand decides to burn down the factory. But before he can put his plans into action, he falls asleep, and in his dream he sees himself in the place of his employer. Can these visions help make Peter Niemand a better person? (stumfilm.dk)

Credits

Director

Holger-Madsen

Cast

Ebba Thomsen as Mrs. Niemand

Erik Holberg as Krause, Factory Owner

Jørgen Schønberg as Franz, Peter and Hannie's son

Tronier Funder as Factory Smith

Valdemar Psilander as Peter Niemand

Wilhelm Birch as The Wanderer

Crew

Marius Clausen (Director of Photography)