Thomas Graal's Best Film (1917)
Overview
Thomas Graal's a screenwriter, is very fond of his secretary Bessie. Overtaken by a kiss by Thomas she runs away. In his misfortune Thomas writes a screenplay inspired by Bessie. But she has not been really honest with him. 31 minutes of runtime are missing and presumed lost.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | sv |
| Popularity | 1.236 |
Directed By
Mauritz Stiller
Crew
Mauritz Stiller
Henrik Jaenzon
Gustaf Molander
Axel Esbensen
Axel Esbensen
TOP CAST
Victor Sjöström
Thomas Graal
Karin Molander
Bessie Douglas
Albin Lavén
Alexander Douglas
Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson
Clotilde Douglas
Axel Nilsson
Johan
Adolf Blomstedt
Beyron
Gustaf Boge
Photographer
Gucken Cederborg
Cook
Emma Dietrichs
Shop Clerk
Emil Fjellström
Towboat Captain
Henrik Jaenzon
Photographer
William Larsson
Marsey
Thyra Leijman-Uppström
Concierge
Nils Lundell
Russian Extra
Olof Ås
Stage worker
Georg Blomstedt
Beyron
Anna Diedrich
Clerk in grocery store
Rune Carlsten
Clerk in grocery store
Olof Krook
Stage worker
Eric Lindholm
Johan's assistant to find Bessie
Theodor Olsson
Office coworker
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