Released:
1949-10-28

Overview:
A picture of the life of the Danish people from the late 1820s to the introduction of the free constitution in 1849. A fictional character, Rasmus Nielsen, travels around the country, first as a traveling teacher, later in other positions, and through his experiences we are introduced to the conditions of various population groups. The central figure in the portrayal of historical figures is the politician Orla Lehmann.

Director:
Svend Methling

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
History, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Svend Methling
  as
  Præsten
• 
  Ebbe Rode
  as
  Rasmus Nielsen
• 
  Angelo Bruun
  as
  Dr. Jacob Dampe
• 
  Rasmus Ottesen
  as
  Den gamle skoleholder
• 
  Mogens Wieth
  as
  Orla Leehmann