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The Ballet Dancer (1911): Cast

The Ballet Dancer (1911) movie poster

The Ballet Dancer is a 1911 short drama directed by August Blom, starring Asta Nielsen as Camille, Valdemar Psilander and Svend Bille. It runs 37 minutes.

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The Ballet Dancer (1911) movie poster
Released
Runtime
37 min
Director
August Blom
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ballet Dancer About?

The premise of The Ballet Dancer without spoilers.

Camilla Favier, a promising ballet student, becomes infatuated with author Jean Mayol. When she uncovers a passionate love letter he received from a wealthy married woman, she is heart‑broken. Seeking revenge, Camilla exposes the secret affair at a lavish party, then later discovers another note from the unfaithful wife, delivers it to her husband, provoking a violent showdown.

The Ballet Dancer Themes & Keywords

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  • ballet
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Cast & crew

The Ballet Dancer Cast & Characters

Asta Nielsen leads the cast as Camille, with Valdemar Psilander as Paul Rich, painter and Svend Bille. Directed by August Blom; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from August Blom

More films directed by August Blom: The End of the World, Atlantis, The Black Chancellor and Bride of Death.

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The Ballet Dancer Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Ballettänzerin” and “Brennende Triebe”.

Also known as
  • Ballettänzerin
  • Brennende Triebe
  • Brandend verlangen

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The Ballet Dancer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ballet Dancer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ballet Dancer?

The Ballet Dancer runs 37 minutes.

When was The Ballet Dancer released?

The Ballet Dancer was released on November 16, 1911.

Who directed The Ballet Dancer?

The Ballet Dancer was directed by August Blom.

More films by August Blom

Who is in the cast of The Ballet Dancer?

The Ballet Dancer stars Asta Nielsen as Camille, Valdemar Psilander as Paul Rich, painter and Svend Bille, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Ballet Dancer have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ballet Dancer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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