The Phantom Carriage

The Phantom Carriage

Do the Dead Come Back? Can Your Soul Leave Your Body...And Return Again?

NR 1921 · 108 min · ★ 7.7 · Drama, Fantasy, Horror

An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.

Directed by Victor Sjöström · Written by Victor Sjöström

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Cast

Victor Sjöström David Holm
Hilda Borgström Mrs. Holm
Tore Svennberg Georges
Astrid Holm Sister Edit
Concordia Selander Edit's Mother
Lisa Lundholm Sister Maria
Tor Weijden Gustafsson
Einar Axelsson David's Brother
Olof Ås Driver
Nils Aréhn Prison Chaplain
Simon Lindstrand David's Companion
Nils Elffors David's Companion

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