Peter Elfelt
Directing · Director · Director of Photography · Producer
Born Jan 1, 1866 · Elsinore, Denmark
Active 1900–1931 · Awards: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Peter Elfelt was a pioneering Danish photographer and filmmaker, recognized as Denmark's first filmmaker. Initially establishing himself as a prominent portrait photographer in Copenhagen, he became the royal court photographer in 1900.
Filmography
The Tarantella from 'Napoli' (1903) - DirectorDriving with Greenland Dogs (1897) - Director · Director of PhotographyChildren's Welfare Day in Copenhagen (1907) - DirectorEmperor Wilhelm's Arrival in Copenhagen 1905 (1905) - DirectorPas de Deux (1902) - DirectorPrincess Marie With Horse (1903) - DirectorRibe Cathedral Inauguration (1904) - DirectorDe Kongelige skal fotograferes (1899) - DirectorThrough Aarhus Gates by Tram (1905) - DirectorMay 1 demo in Slagelse (1907) - DirectorBrandvæsenet rykker ud (1897) - DirectorTietgen's Funeral (1901) - DirectorOrpheus and Eurydice (1906) - DirectorLerfossen (1906) - DirectorSprængning af Træer i Dyrehaven (1907) - DirectorThe Swans in Sortedamssøen (1897) - DirectorQueen Alexandra's Arrival to Toldboden (1902) - DirectorKing Frederik VIII's Proclamation (1906) - DirectorDaniel Dalsgaards Kaffeforretning (1904) - DirectorBech Olsens og Poul Pons' brydekamp (1899) - DirectorThe Icelandic Althing Visits Copenhagen (1906) - DirectorHolmenkollen Ski Jump (1906) - DirectorRoyal Shooting Party on Hveen (1903) - DirectorKing Christian IX Receives Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz (1903) - Director