Aage Bjørnbak

This movie created the basis for a major film production in Århus in years 1909-1913. In those years were in Aarhus produced half a hundred films, respectively, by A / S Fotorama and A / S Danish Film Factory. This clip is an excerpt from the film - The little horn blowing - which premiered in 1909. It was the longest film produced in Denmark with her 20 min. The film played out during the three-year war 1848-1850 and the manuscript was written on HP Holst's poem - The little horn blowing.

Karl of Riise must say goodbye to his beloved Rigmor when he’s summoned by King Valdemar. He must take a message of reinforcements to the oppressed warriors in Estonia. Shortly after his arrival, Karl is captured by the pagan enemies, and King Valdemar quickly sets off with his best men to free his countryman.

Ambrosius Stub is elated when he gets the position as a writer, working for the Baron. This means a steady income and new experiences, as well as various new acquaintances. Among the latter lurks a dangerous infatuation that has fatal consequences for Ambrosius. The film is an adaptation of Chr. K. F. Molbech’s 1877 play of the same name.

Close to Elverhøj lives the superstitious farmer's wife Karen with her daughter Agnete. Agnete and knight Ebbesen love each other, but to their great sorrow, Ebbesen is promised away to the noble-born Elisabeth Munk. But not everything is as it seems.