A Trip to Mars (Himmelskibet) 106 years old

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)

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A Trip to Mars Cast

Name Character
Nicolai Neiiendam He was 52, 79 years old when he died as Professor Planetaros
Lilly Jacobson She was 24, 86 years old when she died as Marya
Alf Blütecher He was 38, 79 years old when he died as Dr. Krafft
Nils Asther He was 21, 84 years old when he died as Martian citizen
Svend Kornbech as David Dane
Zanny Petersen She was 25, 84 years old when she died as Corona
Frederik Jacobsen He was 41, 45 years old when he died as Professor Dubius
Alfred Osmund He was 35, 77 years old when he died as Martian priest
Gunnar Tolnæs He was 38, 60 years old when he died as Avanti Planetaros
Philip Bech He was 48, 58 years old when he died as Martian leader - wise man

A Trip to Mars Crew

Name Department
Sophus Michaëlis as Novel. He was 53 (67) years old when He died Writing
Frederik Fuglsang as Director of Photography. He was 30 (65) years old when He died Camera
Louis Larsen as Director of Photography. He was 44 (76) years old when He died Camera
Carlo Jacobsen as Set Designer. He was 33 (76) years old when He died Art
Axel Bruun as Art Direction. Art
Holger-Madsen as Director. He was 39 (65) years old when He died Directing
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A Trip to Mars (106 years)

  • Release day: Friday, February 22, 1918
  • Runtime: 81 minutes