Love's Crucible (1922)
Drama
At the end of the middle ages, Ursula is accused of having poisoned her own husband. She claims she is innocent, but to prove it, she must submit to a ritual: trial by fire, walking on fire along a path leading directly to a crucifix. A film that has been much commended for the visual creativity shown by the director in successive blending in of images involving Ursula, her husband, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ. Much applauded, also: the performance of Jenny Hasselqvist, thus described by French director René Clair: “We shall never forget her flaming eyes, the severity of her spirit, her abrupt and alarmed expressions, like an animal under threat.”
Cast
Ursula
Anton
Executioner
Woman outside church
Old Monk
Woman outside church
Ursula's Maid
Lute Player
Man at the inn
Man
Guest
Soldier
Mayor
Man at the inn
Man at the inn
Man at the inn
Monk
Mob member
Mob member
Mob member
Bertram
Man at the inn
Man at the inn
Man at the inn
Apprentice
Apprentice
The Herald
Agitator
Man at the inn
Crew
Director
Writer
Writer
Costume Design
Art Direction
Art Direction
Director of Photography
Makeup Artist
