Master of the House
1925·Denmark·117 min.
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Ida is a perfect wife and mother, but her husband Victor finds fault with everything she does. She bears it all patiently until Victor's old nanny, Mads, unable to stand it any longer, persuades Ida to hit back by leaving him, temporarily at least. She does so, and Mads takes over in the house wich causes disturbance and uncomfortableness. Will Victor realise the error of his ways?
DirectorCarl Theodor Dreyer
CinematographyGeorge Schnéevoigt
CastMathilde Nielsen·Johannes Meyer·Astrid Holm·Petrine Sonne·Karin Nellemose·Byril Harvig·Clara Schønfeld·Johannes Nielsen·Vilhelm Petersen·Aage Hoffman
Original titleDu skal aere din hustru
Also known asDu skal ære din hustru·Thou Shalt Honour Thy Wife