The Candle and the Moth
1915, DA. Directed by Holger-Madsen.
Young hothead Billy, quick to speak and drifting into a life of crime, has many encounters the community's lay preacher, John Redmond. Billy's conscience stirs as Redmond recounts his life's story. Holger-Madsen supplied three different endings for the film's various releases.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- DA
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Holger-MadsenDirector
- Valdemar PsilanderJohn Redmond, Evangeliemanden
- Philip BechDommer
- Augusta BladMrs. Redmond, Johns mor
- Axel BoesenFange/festdeltager
- Else FrölichEn letlevende dame
- Alma HindingNelly Gray, syerske
- Frederik JacobsenBankdirektør Redmond, Johns far
- Peter JørgensenCast
- Svend KornbeckIronfist / Charley
- Oscar NielsenCast
- Ingeborg OlsenCast
- Johannes RingVicar
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1915
- Original title
- Evangeliemandens liv
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Holger-Madsen
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How long is The Candle and the Moth?
The Candle and the Moth runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
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Which OTT platform is The Candle and the Moth on?
The Candle and the Moth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 February 1915. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Candle and the Moth?
The Candle and the Moth (1915) was directed by Holger-Madsen and stars Valdemar Psilander, Philip Bech, Augusta Blad.