A Trip to Mars

A Trip to Mars

1918 · 81 min · ★ 6.4 · Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy

The navy captain Avanti Planetaros is inspired by his astronomer-father to travel through outer space to reach other worlds. He becomes an aviator and, along with the young scientist Dr. Krafft, the driving force behind the construction of a space-ship. Despite oppostion from the mocking Professor Dubius, Planetaros gathers a crew of fearless men and takes off. During the long voyage, the crew becomes restless; a mutiny is narrowly avoided. Finally, they reach Mars and discover that the planet is inhabited by people who have reached a higher stage of development, free of diseases, sorrow, violence, sexual urges, and the fear of death. Avanti falls in love with Marya, daughter of the Prince of Wisdom, the head of the Martians. Marya shares his feelings and decides to return with him in order to bring the wisdom of the Martians to the backward Earthlings. (stumfilm.dk)

Directed by Holger-Madsen · Written by Ole Olsen

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Gunnar Tolnæs Avanti Planetaros
Zanny Petersen Corona
Nicolai Neiiendam Professor Planetaros
Alf Blütecher Dr. Krafft
Svend Kornbeck David Dane
Philip Bech Martian leader - wise man
Lilly Jacobson Marya
Frederik Jacobsen Professor Dubius
Nils Asther Martian citizen
Alfred Osmund Martian priest

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