Himmelskibet 1918

Synopsis:

The navy captain Avanti Planetaros is inspired by his astronomer-father to travel through outer space to reach other worlds. He becomes an aviator and, along with the young scientist Dr. Krafft, the driving force behind the construction of a space-ship. Despite oppostion from the mocking Professor Dubius, Planetaros gathers a crew of fearless men and takes off. During the long voyage, the crew becomes restless; a mutiny is narrowly avoided. Finally, they reach Mars and discover that the planet is inhabited by people who have reached a higher stage of development, free of diseases, sorrow, violence, sexual urges, and the fear of death. Avanti falls in love with Marya, daughter of the Prince of Wisdom, the head of the Martians. Marya shares his feelings and decides to return with him in order to bring the wisdom of the Martians to the backward Earthlings. (stumfilm.dk)

Directed by: Holger-Madsen
Written by: Ole Olsen
Runtime: 81 minutes
Cast:
Gunnar Tolnæs
Gunnar Tolnæs
Avanti Planetaros 
Zanny Petersen
Zanny Petersen
Corona 
Nicolai Neiiendam
Nicolai Neiiendam
Professor Planetaros 
Alf Blütecher
Alf Blütecher
Dr. Krafft 
Svend Kornbeck
Svend Kornbeck
David Dane 
Philip Bech
Philip Bech
Martian leader - wise man 
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Also known as:
  • 400 Million Miles from Earth
  • A Ship to Heaven
  • A Trip to Mars
  • Avaruuslaiva
  • Das Himmelsschiff
  • L'astronave
  • Le Vaisseau dans le ciel
  • Misja na Marsa
  • Sky Ship
  • The Airship