Emigrants

1910•18m

Drama

A short, cautionary tale of emigrating to America.

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Production

Svenska Biografteatern

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Torre Cederborg

Åke Holm

Gucken Cederborg

Elvira Holm, Åke's Mother

Lilly Wasmouth

Vera Holm, Åke's Sister

Frithiof Strömberg

Sven Brandt, a Friend

Ivan Hedqvist

Confidence Man

Nils Johannisson

Confidence Man

Axel Janse

Confidence Man

Gerda André

Girl at the Inn

Anna-Lisa Hellström

Girl at the Inn

Albin Lavén

Office Manager

Carl Browallius

Clerk / Swedish Teacher

Harry Wolff

Policeman / Young Man Who Gets Åke's Place

Emile Stiebel

Jewish Moneylender

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