The Candle and the Moth (1915): Cast
The Candle and the Moth is a 1915 drama directed by Holger-Madsen, starring Birger von Cotta-Schønberg as Billy Sanders, Valdemar Psilander and Frederik Jacobsen. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Holger-Madsen
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Candle and the Moth About?
The premise of The Candle and the Moth without spoilers.
Billy, a quick‑tempered young man slipping toward crime, repeatedly crosses paths with the town’s lay preacher, John Redmond. Through Redmond’s recollections of his own life, Billy’s hardened conscience begins to waver, prompting a moral reckoning. Director Holger‑Madsen prepared three distinct endings for the film’s various releases.
The Candle and the Moth Themes & Keywords
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The Candle and the Moth Cast & Characters
Birger von Cotta-Schønberg leads the cast as Billy Sanders, with Valdemar Psilander as John Redmond, Evangeliemanden and Frederik Jacobsen as Bankdirektør Redmond, Johns far. Directed by Holger-Madsen; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Holger-Madsen
- Birger von Cotta-Schønberg as Billy Sanders
- Valdemar Psilander as John Redmond, Evangeliemanden
- Frederik Jacobsen as Bankdirektør Redmond, Johns far
- Axel Boesen as Fange/festdeltager
Also Starring in The Candle and the Moth
· 11 more- Philip Bech Dommer
- Augusta Blad Mrs. Redmond, Johns mor
- Alma Hinding Nelly Gray, syerske
- Svend Kornbeck Ironfist / Charley
- Carl Schenstrøm
- Peter Jørgensen
- Else Frölich En letlevende dame
- Johannes Ring Vicar
- Ingeborg Olsen
- Oscar Nielsen
- Robert Schyberg
The Candle and the Moth Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “John Redmond, the Evangelist” and “A Bibliás Ember”.
- Also known as
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- John Redmond, the Evangelist
- A Bibliás Ember
- The Evangelist's Life
- Der Laienprediger
- 传道者
- 傳道者
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The Candle and the Moth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Candle and the Moth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Candle and the Moth?
The Candle and the Moth runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Candle and the Moth released?
The Candle and the Moth was released on February 18, 1915.
Who directed The Candle and the Moth?
The Candle and the Moth was directed by Holger-Madsen.
More films by Holger-Madsen Who is in the cast of The Candle and the Moth?
The Candle and the Moth stars Birger von Cotta-Schønberg as Billy Sanders, Valdemar Psilander as John Redmond, Evangeliemanden and Frederik Jacobsen as Bankdirektør Redmond, Johns far, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Candle and the Moth have a post-credit scene?
No. The Candle and the Moth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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