The Parson's Widow

The Parson's Widow

1920 · 94 min · SV · 7.2 (40 votes)
Dir. Carl Theodor Dreyer · Starring Hildur Carlberg, Einar Röd, Greta Almroth, Olav Aukrust, Emil Helsengreen, Mathilde Nielsen
ComedyDrama

A young man is elected by a small village to be its parson. As part of his duties, he is required to marry the widow of the parson before him. This poses two problems--first, the widow is old enough to be his grandmother, and second, he is already engaged to another woman.

VIBE

A delightful silent comedy-drama, this film offers a charmingly quirky look at unexpected romantic entanglements. Its witty humor and gentle pacing make for a feel-good experience, perfect for a cozy solo watch.

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