Lynet

Lynet

1934 · 96 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Comedy

Peter Blom, called Lynet, escapes from prison, and at the same time the unemployed actor Poul Quist sees his portrait in the newspaper, in connection with a film company wanting to make a film about Lynet, and is looking for someone to play the lead role. Since the resemblance between Blom and Quist is striking, Quist approaches the film company and then the pranks start to take off, when Quist pretends to be Lynet. The film director thinks that he really is Lynet and sees a sensation by giving him the role.

Directed by George Schnéevoigt · Written by Fleming Lynge

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Peter Malberg Skuespilleren
Henny Krause Sonja Prehn
Maria Garland Augusta Prehn
Else Jarlbak Margot Lind
Svend Bille Politiadvokat
Johannes Meyer Generaldirektør
Inger Stender Ulla
Holger-Madsen Filminstruktør
Holger-Madsen Opdagelsesbetjent
Knud Heglund Mauritzen - skuespiller
Kaj Mervild Inspektør i Opdagelsespolitiet
Henry Nielsen Regissør

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