"The Springtime of Life" (1912) - hidden gem
Victor Sjöström
Directed by Paul Garbagni
Produced by a branch of the French company Pathé Frères
Scenario by Paul Garbagni based on the novel by August Blanche
Cinematography Julius Jaenzon
Starring Victor Sjöström, Selma Wiklund af Klercker, Mauritz Stiller, Georg af Klercker, Astrid Engelbrecht
Distributed by Pathé Frères
Release date 1912
Running time 57 min.
Country Sweden
Language Silent, Swedish intertitles, English subtitles
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"The Springtime of Life" is a drama starring Victor Sjöström (Seastrom), a star of Silent Hall of Fame.
A little orphaned girl goes through many trials and tribulations before finding her place in life and her true love.
The film stars Victor Sjöström and features Mauritz Stiller in acting roles. These two personalities in a few years would graduate to directing and become world famous through their masterpieces created both in Sweden and in Hollywood.
Before WWI European cinema was the most advanced in the world and "The Springtime of Life" is an example of a very mature film from the early years of movie making.
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The Springtime of Life
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Mauritz Stiller in "The Springtime of Life" (1912).
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Victor Sjöström declares in "The Springtime of Life" (1912).
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Mauritz Stiller is confronted by Victor Sjöström in "The Springtime of Life" (1912).
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Victor Sjöström is ready for the duel in "The Springtime of Life" (1912).
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Victor Sjöström meets his love again in "The Springtime of Life" (1912).
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Victor Sjöström in "The Springtime of Life" (1912).
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