---
title: "The Parson's Widow"
year: 1920
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-parson-s-widow-1920"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62982
imdb_id: "tt0011607"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 49
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Parson's Widow (1920) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-parson-s-widow-1920

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Parson's Widow" (1920).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
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Title: The Parson's Widow (Swedish: Prästänkan), also known as The Witch Woman.
Year: 1920.
Release Date: 10/04/1920 (SE).
Genres: Comedy, Drama, History.
Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer.
Format: Silent film.
Based on: Story "Prestekonen" by Kristofer Janson.
Runtime: 1h 33m.
Plot: A newly elected village parson is required to marry his predecessor's widow. However, he is already married, and the woman is old enough to be his grandmother.
Draft 1:
        The Parson's Widow is a 1920 Swedish film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. Also known as The Witch Woman, this silent film

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carl Theodor Dreyer
- **Networks / Studios**: SF Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hildur Carlberg** as *Dame Margarete*
- **Einar Röd** as *Sofren Ivarson*
- **Greta Almroth** as *Mari - His Sweetheart*
- **Olav Aukrust** as *First Candidate*
- **Emil Helsengreen** as *The Gardener*
- **Mathilde Nielsen** as *Gunvor*
- **Lorentz Thyholt** as *The Beadle*
- **Kurt Welin** as *Second Candidate*
- **William Ivarson** as *Neighboring Priest*
- **Ivar Blekarstad** as *Farmer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Parson's Widow online?
The Parson's Widow is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Parson's Widow worth watching?
The Parson's Widow holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 49 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Parson's Widow and when was it released?
The Parson's Widow is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1920. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Parson's Widow?
The Parson's Widow was directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Parson's Widow — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62982)
- [The Parson's Widow - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Parson%27s_Widow)
- [The Parson's Widow (1920) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0011607/fullcredits/)
- [The Parson's Widow (1920) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62982-prastankan/cast)
- [The Parson's Widow (1920) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-parsons-widow/credits)
- [The Parson's Widow - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-parsons-widow/cast/2030287959/)

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