Spanning three generations, the film depicts life in Copenhagen from the perspective of the working class. The film portrays the development of the city, the new opportunities arising and the improved living conditions created as the welfare state expands. ‘From darkness towards light’ is Denmark’s first-ever Social Democratic propaganda film, and it was part of the election campaign leading up to the local elections in 1929. (stumfilm.dk)
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| KKnud RassowLars Hansen, farveriarbejder | Lars Hansen, farveriarbejder |
 Marie DinesenKaren Hansen, Lars' kone | Karen Hansen, Lars' kone |
| EEdith NorupEva, Hansens datter | Eva, Hansens datter |
| HHjalmar BendtsenFabrikant Gorm | Fabrikant Gorm |
| FFrida Budtz MüllerFru Gorm | Fru Gorm |
| CCarl HillebrandtKaj Gorm | Kaj Gorm |
| PPoul RohdeMax Gorm | Max Gorm |
| KKiss BendtsenOlga Gorm | Olga Gorm |