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The Phantom Carriage (Swedish: Körkarlen, literally "The Wagoner") is a 1921 Swedish silent film directed by and starring Victor Sjöström, based on the 1912 novel Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness! (Körkarlen) by Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf.
A drunken man dies on New Year's Eve and becomes the driver of the Phantom Carriage, which picks up the souls of the dead. Based on a novel by Selma Lagerlöf, this silent masterpiece by Victor Sjöström explores themes of death, guilt and redemption.
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- Drama, Fantasy, Horror
- Victor Sjöström
- 1922-06-04
A 1921 Swedish classic directed by Victor Sjöström, based on a novel by Selma Lagerlöf. It tells the story of a man who becomes Death's driver on New Year's Eve and tries to redeem himself with a Salvation Army sister.
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Swedish director Victor Sjöström's Swedish silent horror drama fantasy film The Phantom Carriage (1921) is an old masterpiece of eerie imagery, moving storytelling, and haunting...
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- Horror
May 17, 2022 · Watch the classic horror film based on Selma Lagerlöf's novel, directed by Victor Sjöström and starring himself. Learn about the legend of Death's chariot, the special effects, and the influence on Ingmar Bergman.