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