Everyman
1915 · 56 MIN · IMDB 5.2 · 21 VOTES · DIR. Vilhelm Glückstadt
Overview
In 1911 the German poet Hugo von Hofmansthal wrote a new version of the medieval morality play Everyman, and this was staged in Danish translation at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen in 1915. At the time, it was radical example of symbolist abstraction. Its success inspired a film version, Enhver [Everyman], directed by Vilhelm Glückstadt for Filmfabrikken Danmark. The film, however, was set in a modern-day environment. It depict the moral choice confronting its protagonist at struggle because two attendant spirits, one good and one bad. The protagonist is tempted by dark figure of evil and succumbs, rejecting God and leading a life of iniquity, but he is then haunted by guilty visions until he finally dies, asking God for forgiveness at the last moment.
Dialogue Timeline — 61 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:00 Everyman ("In satan's power") first part
00:00:22 The vicar - Vald Möller Sylvia, his daughter - Guduin Houlberg MARTHA - Elize Schirbe
00:01:29 Do you hear those storms howling? Do you see the clouds whipped through the sky with speed?
00:02:44 It's time for church.
00:05:53 The church bell also brings back memories to Theobald, and he sees before him the images from before.
00:08:09 Sylvia, the daughter of the vicar, attracted me more than the study.
00:11:09 When my mother learned that I had abandoned the church and its teachings, she too rejected me...
00:13:31 But Sylvia was homesick, and longingly stared after each train, that left for the small village...
00:16:30 At Theobald's mother, who had adopted the orphaned Martha after the departure of her son.
00:19:20 I will speak with your husband, who thinks that money and fame was enough for a happy life.
00:21:01 "Silvia, when you wish to return to the faith then your place is not here: If you repent truly, then follow me."
00:22:03 The next morning, in the old surroundings.
00:26:11 "The impression I made on that impetuous Martha, I will use to arouse Sylvia's jealousy."
00:29:48 Some hours later.
00:32:49 The vicar informs the widow, that her son has settled at castle Elsenstein
00:34:44 For the sake of your and Martha's happiness in life, I will return to my husband.
00:39:10 I will celebrate your return tomorrow evening.
00:41:00 Everyman ("In satan's power") third part
00:43:04 THE FEAST MEAL.
00:45:49 The anger causes Theobald a nervous attack... Then the last guest arrived...
00:55:30 If I tread right, affix my foot, And if I stray, then tell me Which way to go I should.