The Abyss

Plot Summary

Magda, a piano teacher, meets Knud, a parson’s son, who invites her to spend the summer at his parents’ parsonage. When a travelling circus stops in the village, Magda leaves the meek Knud for the dashing circus rider Rudolf. But circus life with Rudolf quickly turns out to be anything but happy, and Magda comes to a tragic end.

Top Cast

Asta Nielsen Magda Vang

Poul Reumert Artist Rudolf Stern / Circus Performer

Robert Dinesen Ingenieur Knud Svane / Magda's Fiancé

Hans Neergaard Pastor Peder Svane / Knud's Father

Hulda Didrichsen Frau Svane