Name: The Imposter
Released: 1918

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Danish script is drafted and director Vilhelm Glückstadt is brought on board.

Script Development — Original screenplay written in Danish for silent film format. Location: Denmark
Director Appointment — Vilhelm Glückstadt appointed to direct the production. Location: Denmark
Cast Assembly — Main actors including Gudrun Houlberg and Viggo Larsen are selected. Location: Denmark

The ensemble cast is assembled and principal photography begins in Denmark.

Cast Assembly — Main actors including Gudrun Houlberg and Viggo Larsen are selected. Location: Denmark
Principal Photography — Silent film scenes shot without synchronized sound. Location: Denmark

Silent footage is edited and finalized for theatrical distribution.

Post Production — Editing and finalizing the silent movie for release. Location: Denmark
Theatrical Release — Kornspekulanten premieres in Danish cinemas in 1918. Location: Denmark

The film premieres in 1918, sharing the year with major international releases.

Contemporary Cinema Context — 1918 film landscape dominated by Chaplin's comedy. Location: United States
Historical Preservation — Film archived as part of early Danish cinema history. Location: Denmark

Story Breakdown

Creative Leadership — Director and core production decisions.
- Director Vilhelm Glückstadt — Leads the silent film production.
- Danish Script Foundation — Original screenplay written in Danish.
Lead Performers — Primary actors driving the narrative.
- Gudrun Houlberg — Featured lead actress in the cast.
- Valdemar Møller — Key male actor in the ensemble.
Supporting Cast — Additional actors contributing to the film.
- Rasmus Ottesen — Supporting role in the production.
- Charles Løwaas — Featured actor in the cast.
Technical Execution — Silent film format and production methods.
- Silent Film Format — Produced without synchronized sound.
- Danish Production Studio — Filmed and produced within Denmark.
Release Strategy — Distribution and premiere details.
- 1918 Danish Premiere — Initial theatrical release in Denmark.
- Silent Era Context — Released during the peak silent film era.
Cultural Landscape — Broader cinematic environment of 1918.
- Chaplin Competition — Shares release year with Shoulder Arms.
- Historical Archive — Preserved as early Danish cinema.