Sir Arne's Treasure (1919 film) - Directed by Mauritz Stiller - Full Movie

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In 16th century Sweden, the lives of three Scottish mercenaries and a vicar's family intersect after a crime forever alters a small coastal town. As the three try to escape, they find themselves trapped when all ships are frozen in ice.

Sir Arne's Treasure (Swedish: Herr Arnes pengar) is a 1919 Swedish crime-drama film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Richard Lund, Hjalmar Selander, Concordia Selander and Mary Johnson. It is based on the novel The Treasure by Selma Lagerlöf, originally published in 1903. The story takes place on the Swedish west coast during the 16th century and revolves around a Scottish mercenary who murders a wealthy family for treasure, only to unwittingly begin a relationship with the surviving daughter of the family.

Directed by: Mauritz Stiller
Screenplay by: Mauritz Stiller, Gustaf Molander
Based on: The Treasure by Selma Lagerlöf
Starring: Richard Lund, Mary Johnson, Hjalmar Selander, Concordia Selander
Cinematography: Julius Jaenzon
Music by: Helmer Alexandersson
Production company: Svenska Biografteatern
Distributed by: Svenska Biografteatern
Release date: 22 September 1919
Running time: 122 minutes
Country: Sweden
Languages: Silent, Swedish intertitles

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