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Charles XII's Courier
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Wikipedia article
'Charles XII's Courier' (Swedish: 'Carl XII:s kurir') is a 1924 Swedish silent historical adventure film directed by Rudolf Anthoni and starring Gsta Ekman, Rene Bjrling and Nils Asther.Gustafsson p.126 It was shot at the Rsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vilhelm Bryde. It is now considered to be a lost film. It should not be confused with the 1925 film 'Charles XII' in which Ekman also starred, appearing in the title role.
Synopsis
Following his defeat at Bender, Charles XII sends one of his officers carrying vital messages to Stockholm across a hostile and dangerous Europe.
Cast
* Gsta Ekman as Axel Roos
* Tottan Skantze as Maria Sobieska
* Rene Bjrling as Anna Bjrnhufvud
* Hilda Castegren as Aurora Sobieska
* Victor Lundberg as Alexis Potocki
* Nils Asther as Stanislaus
* Nils Lundell as Man
References
Bibliography
* Gustafsson, Tommy. 'Masculinity in the Golden Age of Swedish Cinema: A Cultural Analysis of 1920s Films'. McFarland, 2014..
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