The Absentee
May 02, 1913 · 36m
Director
Albert CapellaniOverview
Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in Sumatra, but after falling in love with Dina, through the medium of photographs, he recovers and is drafted home again to Holland. He meets Dina and the two find that they truly love.
Cast of The Absentee
Crew of The Absentee
About The Absentee
What is The Absentee about?
Dries, a farmer and a widower, lives with his mother-in-law Grietje and his son Peter. He falls in love with Minna, a widow, and marries her despite the opposition of his family and friends. In anger his son Peter leaves home to enlist, while Grietje takes up her residence in another cottage. Six years pass, during which Grietje becomes acquainted with Minna's daughter Dina. Peter falls ill in…
When was The Absentee released?
The Absentee was released on May 2, 1913.
How long is The Absentee?
The Absentee runs 36 minutes.
Who directed The Absentee?
The Absentee was directed by Albert Capellani.
Who is in the cast of The Absentee?
The cast of The Absentee includes Henri Étiévant (Dries Schoonejans), Henri Rollan (Peter Schoonejans), Jeanne Grumbach (Schoonmoeder Grietje / Mother-in-law Grietje), Germaine Dermoz (Minna Petrus) and Raymonde Dupré (Dina).