Thief of Hearts (1917)
22m
Running Time
January 31, 1917Release Date
Thief of Hearts (1917)
22m
Running Time
January 31, 1917Release Date
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Plot.
The famous dancer Elva Marja is hotly pursued by man-of-the-world Henry Corner. He follows her from city to city, buying up all the theatre tickets so that she must perform for him alone, and besieges her house. Elva rejects him time and time again, but Henry’s passion can’t be restrained.
One day, Elva is surprised by a burglar in her house. Henry happens to be nearby, so he sees his opportunity to finally win over the dancer’s heart. Stumfilm.dk
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Release DateJanuary 31, 1917
Original NameHjertetyven
StatusReleased
Running Time22m
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Hjertetyven (Thief of Hearts) is a Danish short silent comedy film from 1919 directed by Lau Lauritzen Sr. The screenplay was written by Poul Gregaard. The Norwegian actress Erna Schøyen plays the leading female role as Elva Marja.The film was reviewed by the National Film Authority on November 11, 1916 and opened in Norwegian cinemas in 1917, but its Danish release did not occur until January 31, 1919.