The Saga of Gösta Berling (1924)
Gösta Berlings saga (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 3h 3min
- Drama, Romance
- 27 Oct 1928 (USA)
- Movie
A drunkard priest who has been cast out by his community struggles to atone and regain his honour and dignity.
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| Lars Hanson | ... |
Gösta Berling
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Sven Scholander | ... |
Sintram
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| Ellen Hartman-Cederström | ... |
Märtha Dohna
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| Mona Mårtenson | ... |
Ebba Dohna
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Torsten Hammarén | ... |
Henrik Dohna
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| Greta Garbo | ... |
Elizabeth Dohna
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| Gerda Lundequist | ... |
Majorskan - Margaretha Samzelius
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| Jenny Hasselqvist | ... |
Marianne Sinclaire
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Sixten Malmerfeldt | ... |
Melchior Sinclaire
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| Karin Swanström | ... |
Gustafva Sinclaire
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Oscar Byström | ... |
Patron Julius
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Hugo Rönnblad | ... |
Beerencreutz
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Knut Lambert | ... |
Örneclou
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| Svend Kornbeck | ... |
Kapten Christian Bergh
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Otto Elg-Lundberg | ... |
Samzelius
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Hilda Forsslund | ... |
Modern (mother)
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Svea Palm | ... |
Flicka i Kyrkan
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| Anna-Lisa Baude | ... |
Märtha Dohnas Kammrrjungfrau (uncredited)
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Erik Bergman | ... |
Man at Fest in Ekeby (uncredited)
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A.T.H. Buch | ... |
Ruster little Drummer (uncredited)
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| Hilda Castegren | ... |
Woman at Fest in Ekeby (uncredited)
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| Gucken Cederborg | ... |
Woman at Fest in Ekeby (uncredited)
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Jan de Meyere | ... |
Löwenborg (uncredited)
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Anton de Verdier | ... |
Cousin Kristoffer (uncredited)
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| Carl Deurell | ... |
Inspekterande Präst (uncredited)
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| Lars Egge | ... |
Man at Fest in Ekeby (uncredited)
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Bertil Ehrenmark | ... |
Betjänt på Borg / Man vid Fördrivningen av majorskan (uncredited)
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Signe Enwall | ... |
Bit part (uncredited)
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Carl Ericson | ... |
Inspekterande Präst (uncredited)
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| Georg Fernqvist | ... |
Man at Fest in Ekeby (uncredited)
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| Emil Fjellström | ... |
Man vid Branden (uncredited)
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Mia Gründer | ... |
Kyrkobesökare (uncredited)
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Gösta Gustafson | ... |
Inspekterande Präst (uncredited)
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Edmund Hohndorf | ... |
Kevenheuler (uncredited)
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Axel Jacobsson | ... |
Lilliencrona (uncredited)
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Axel Lagerberg | ... |
Man at Fest in Ekeby (uncredited)
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Birger Lyne | ... |
Kavaljer (uncredited)
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Arne Palm | ... |
Pojke i Kyrkan (uncredited)
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Gaston Portefaix | ... |
Major Anders Fuchs (uncredited)
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Sven Quick | ... |
Man vid Branden (uncredited)
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| Edla Rothgardt | ... |
Kyrkobesökare (uncredited)
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| Albert Ståhl | ... |
Uncle Eberhard (uncredited)
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| Tom Walter | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Ruth Weijden | ... |
Kvinna vid Fördrivningen av Majorskan (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mauritz Stiller | ||
Written by
| Ragnar Hyltén-Cavallius | ... | () |
| Selma Lagerlöf | ... | (novel) |
| Mauritz Stiller | ... | () |
Music by
| Guy K. Austin | ||
Cinematography by
| Julius Jaenzon | ... | (as J. Julius) |
Editorial Department
| Eugen Hellman | ... | color timer (as Eugén Hellmann) / negative cutter (as Eugén Hellmann) |
Art Direction by
| Ragnar Brattén | ||
| Vilhelm Bryde | ||
| Erik Jerken | ||
Costume Design by
| Ingrid Günther | ||
Makeup Department
| Ester Lundh | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Manne Lundh | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Erik Johansson | ... | painter |
| Edgar G. Ulmer | ... | set designer |
Sound Department
| Gábor Pasztor | ... | sound technician (as Gabor Pasztor) |
Special Effects by
| Nils Elffors | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Olof Ås | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Julius Jaenzon | ... | still photographer (as J. Julius) |
| Carl-Axel Söderström | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Gaston Borch | ... | music arrangement: orchestra leader |
| Rudolf Sahlberg | ... | music arrangement: orchestra leader |
| Gaston Borch | ... | music arranger (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Gustaf Upmark | ... | cultural advisor |
| Alva Lundin | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1924) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Suomen Biografi (1924) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Svenska Biografteaterns Filmbyrå (1924) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Svenska Biografteaterns Filmbyrå (1926) (France) (theatrical) (as Svenska)
- Fifth Avenue Playhouse Group (1928) (United States) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Films Co. (1967) (United States) (8mm)
- Divisa Ediciones (1995) (Spain) (VHS)
- Sunrise Silents (2004) (World-wide) (DVD)
- Kino International (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Stiftelsen Svenska Filminstitutet (2023) (Sweden) (theatrical) (DCP)
- Turner Classic Movies (TCM) (2024) (United States) (tv) (National Silent Movie Day)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
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Gösta Berling is a young, attractive minister. Because he is an alcoholic and his sermons are far too daring, he is finally defrocked. He leaves the town in disgrace and arrives at Countess Marta's manor. His new job there is to be a tutor to her beautiful stepdaughter. They eventually fall in love with each other, but they don't know that the countess hired him only because she has her own secret plans. Written by Aljaz Ciber, Slovenia |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was originally released as two parts in Sweden: "Gösta Berlings saga I" on 10 March 1924 and "Gösta Berlings saga II" seven days later. The two-part version was also used in Finland and Norway, but for the rest of the world a shorter, one-part export version was made. See more » |
| Goofs | The 1920s Soviet Russian film poster says 'Hans Larson' (Gans Larson) instead of Lars Hanson. Posters have nothing to do with the filmmakers and, therefore, are not acceptable as goofs. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Jazzgossen (1958). See more » |
| Soundtracks | My Heart Belongs To You See more » |
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Opening Title Card:
O Värmland, lovely land that you are, with your glittering lakes and distant blue mountains, your deep forests and lively streams! Come with us to the heart of that land! See more » |