The Phantom Carriage (1921)

7.8/10 108 min Drama Fantasy Horror

Overview

An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.

Cast

Victor Sjöström

David Holm

Hilda Borgström

Mrs. Holm

Tore Svennberg

Georges

Astrid Holm

Sister Edit

Concordia Selander

Edit's Mother

Tor Weijden

Gustafsson

Einar Axelsson

David's Brother

Olof Ås

Driver

Nils Aréhn

Prison Chaplain

Nils Elffors

David's Companion

John Ekman

Police Constable

Edvin Adolphson

Man at the Inn (uncredited)

Elof Ahrle

Salvation Army Meeting Attendee (uncredited)

Anna-Lisa Baude

Salvation Army Soldier (uncredited)

Josua Bengtson

Gambler (uncredited)

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