Towards the Light (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1919, Towards the Light is a drama film directed by Holger-Madsen, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Countess Ysabel is a young and rich woman with many suitors. An elegant and adventurous baron has managed to win her heart, but she anyway continues to play with other men’s feelings. Nemesis hits her when a young man with a broken heart kills himself, and the baron at the same time reveals a horrible secret. Ysabe'ls world seems to fall apart.
Who’s in it. Towards the Light stars Asta Nielsen as Komtesse Ysabel, grevindens datter, Augusta Blad as Enkegrevinde Prosca, Frederik Jacobsen as Stiftsprovst Cordes and Carl Schenstrøm as Djævelen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Towards the Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Towards the Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Towards the Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Towards the Light (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Towards the Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Towards the Light worth watching?
- Towards the Light holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Towards the Light?
- Towards the Light stars Asta Nielsen, Augusta Blad, Frederik Jacobsen, Carl Schenstrøm and Alf Blütecher.