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Du skal ære din hustru also known as Master of the House or Thou Shalt Honour Thy Wife is a 1925 Danish silent comedy film drama directed and written by acclaimed filmmaker Carl Theodor Dreyer. The film marked the debut of Karin Nellemose. The silent is regarded as a classic by many in Danish cinema and has been released on DVD.
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The story is that of a man who takes his wife for granted and does not appreciate the effort it takes to maintain a household. While his wife is resigned and browbeaten, his old nanny and wife's current friend is not and she orchestrates a plan that will force him to rethink his notions of being head of a household.
- Johannes Meyer ... Viktor Frandsen
- Astrid Holm ... Ida Frandsen
- Karin Nellemose ... Karen Frandsen
- Mathilde Nielsen ... Old Victor's wetnurse
- Clara Schønfeld ... Alvilda Kryger
- Johannes Nielsen ... Doctor
- Petrine Sonne ... Laundress
- Aage Hoffman ... Dreng, son
- Byril Harvig ... Barnet, son
- Viggo Lindstrøm
- Aage Schmidt
- Vilhelm Petersen
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Films directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer |
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