The Springtime of Life

A motherless child has a tumultuous existence, but she eventually becomes a famous international opera singer. Past and present meet when she performs in her original home town.

Cast

Victor Sjöström

as Cyril Alm

Mauritz Stiller

as Lieutenant Plein

Georg af Klercker

as Seydling

Selma Wiklund af Klercker

as Gerda

Anna Norrie

as Mrs Alm

Astrid Engelbrecht

as Andersson, Sara

Victor Arfvidson

as Brooms

Georg Fernquist

as Servant at Von Seydling

Erland Colliander

as Man at Von Seydling

William Larsson

as Incipient at theater

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