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Richard Lund
Richard Lund (9 July 1885 – 27 September 1960) was a Swedish film and theatre actor. He made his stage debut at Stora Teatern in Gothenburg in 1904 and later appeared in more than 70 films between 1912 and 1952, making his most important roles during the silent film era. Among his best-known roles is that of Sir Archie in Mauritz Stiller's '' Sir Arne's Treasure'' (1919). He was the most prominent "first lover" of Swedish film during his heyday. Selected filmography * ''A Ruined Life'' (1912) * '' Laughter and Tears'' (1913) * '' Lady Marion's Summer Flirtation'' (1913) * '' The Voice of Passion'' (1913) * '' The Conflicts of Life'' (1913) * ''Ingeborg Holm'' (1913) * ''The Clergyman'' (1914) * '' Judge Not'' (1914) * '' The Strike'' (1914) * '' A Good Girl Keeps Herself in Good Order'' (1914) * ''Hearts That Meet'' (1914) * ''In the Hour of Trial'' (1915) * '' The Sea Vultures'' (1916) * '' Sir Arne's Treasure'' (1919) * ''The Monastery of Sendomir'' (1920) * '' Life in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg
Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has a population of approximately 590,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. Gothenburg was founded as a heavily fortified, primarily Dutch, trading colony, by royal charter in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus. In addition to the generous privileges (e.g. tax relaxation) given to his Dutch allies from the ongoing Thirty Years' War, the king also attracted significant numbers of his German and Scottish allies to populate his only town on the western coast. At a key strategic location at the mouth of the Göta älv, where Scandinavia's largest drainage basin enters the sea, the Port of Gothenburg is now the largest port in the Nordic countries. Gothenburg is home to many students, as the city inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sea Vultures
''The Sea Vultures'' ( sv, Havsgamar and also known as ''Predators of the Sea'') is a 1916 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström. Filmed on the island of Landsort, the plot entails smuggling. The film starred Richard Lund, Greta Almroth, and John Ekman. Cast * Greta Almroth as Gabriele * John Ekman as Birger * Nils Elffors as Anton * Richard Lund Richard Lund (9 July 1885 – 27 September 1960) was a Swedish film and theatre actor. He made his stage debut at Stora Teatern in Gothenburg in 1904 and later appeared in more than 70 films between 1912 and 1952, making his most important ... as Arnold * Rasmus Rasmussen as Hornung * Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson as Mrs. Arnold References External links * 1916 films 1910s Swedish-language films Swedish drama films Swedish silent short films Swedish black-and-white films 1916 drama films 1916 short films Films directed by Victor Sjöström Silent drama films {{short-silent-drama-film- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adolf Strongarm
''Adolf Strongarm'' or ''Adolf Armstrong'' (Swedish: ''Adolf Armstarke'') is a 1937 Swedish historical comedy film directed by Sigurd Wallén and starring Adolf Jahr, Weyler Hildebrand and Georg Rydeberg.Larsson & Marklund p.119 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Allan Egnell. Synopsis A mild-mannered Swedish university professor dreams that he has been transported back to the Middle Ages and is a noble knight fighting villains and wooing a beautiful lady. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Adolf Turesson / Adolf Armstarke of Thureholm * Weyler Hildebrand as Göran Göransson / Göran Göransson Tre Stånkor * Georg Rydeberg as Georg Ankarhjelm / Knight Georg of Ankarshus * Theodor Berthels as Wholesaler Larsson / Merchant Larsonius * Alice Skoglund as Britta Larsson / Birgitta Larsonius * Kate Thunman as Eufemia Larsson / Eufemia Larsonius * James Westheimer as Olof Olsson / Pater Olaus * Ludde Juberg as Profes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ericsson, Victor Of Hampton Roads
''John Ericsson, Victor of Hampton Roads'' (Swedish: ''John Ericsson - segraren vid Hampton Roads'') is a 1937 Swedish historical drama film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Victor Sjöström, Märta Ekström and Anders Henrikson.Wallengren p.127 It is a biopic of the nineteenth century Swedish engineer and inventor John Ericsson, known for his work in Britain and the United States. The title refers to the 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads in the American Civil War, which featured the '' USS Monitor'' designed by Ericsson. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. It was produced and distributed by Svensk Filmindustri. Cast * Victor Sjöström as John Ericsson * Märta Ekström as Amelia Ericsson * Anders Henrikson as Taylor * Sigurd Wallén as Karl 'Charlie' Petterson * Kotti Chave as James Kerrigan * Hilda Borgström as Ann Cassidy * Carl Barcklind as Stephen Mallory * Marianne Aminoff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotel Paradise (1937 Film)
''Hotel Paradise'' (Swedish: ''Pensionat Paradiset'') is a 1937 Swedish comedy film directed by Weyler Hildebrand and starring Thor Modéen, Maritta Marke and Nils Ericson.Sundholm p.91 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Synopsis The guests of a boarding house, the Hotel Paradise, anxiously await the arrival of an opera singer. When a tailor turns up he is mistaken for the singer and has to imitate the role. Cast *Thor Modéen as Julle Bergström * Maritta Marke as Lotta Bergström *Nils Ericson as Nisse *Julia Cæsar as Elvira Pettersson * Greta Ericsson as Margit * Carl Hagman as Don Carlos * Lili Ziedner as Ms. Cronblom *Carl-Gunnar Wingård as Pålsson * Folke Helleberg as Eric Karlsson * Arthur Fischer as Kihlman AKA Baron de Planche * John Botvid as Fernlund * Hugo Jacobsson as Svärd * Hugo Bolander as Recording Clerk * Helga Brofeldt as Pensions Guest * Sigge Fürst as Sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Ulfstjerna (1936 Film)
''Johan Ulfstjerna'' is a 1936 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Gösta Ekman, Björn Berglund and Birgit Tengroth. It is based on the 1907 play ''Johan Ulfstjerna'' by Tor Hedberg, which had previously been made into a 1923 silent film of the same title.Goble p.214 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Synopsis The film takes place in Helsinki at the turn of the twentieth century when an underground resistance movement attempts to liberate Finland from the Russian Empire. Cast * Gösta Ekman as Johan Ulfstjerna * Edith Erastoff as Adelaide Ulfstjerna * Björn Berglund as Helge Ulfstjerna * Birgit Tengroth as Agda * Edvin Adolphson as Governor General * Ernst Eklund as Prof. Stenback * Carl Ström as Ivan Ivanovitch * Hugo Björne as Koskinen * Helge Hagerman as Koskinen Jr. * Erik Berglund as Pekka, groom * Jullan Jonsson as Lina * Carl Deurell as Agda's Father * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conscientious Objector Adolf
''Conscientious Objector Adolf'' (Swedish: ''Samvetsömma Adolf'') is a 1936 Swedish comedy film directed by Sigurd Wallén and starring Adolf Jahr, Karin Albihn and Weyler Hildebrand.Krawc p.368 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Synopsis An opera performer gains a leading role, but his joy is cut short when he is called up for military service. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Adolf Berg * Karin Albihn as Ulla Waern * Weyler Hildebrand as Göransson * Elsa Carlsson as Aunt Maria * Torsten Winge as Lt. Pettersson * Nils Ericsson as Knutte * Stig Järrel as Anton * Hugo Björne as Maj. Waern * Bertil Anderberg as Läkarbiträde * Wiktor Andersson as Den Tandlöse * Astrid Bodin as Woman at Party * Rolf Botvid as Man in Evening Dress * Gudrun Brost as Woman at Party * Eric Dahlström as Doctor * Nils Ekstam as Director * John Elfström as Läkarbiträde * Georg Fernqvist as Capta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under False Flag (1935 Film)
''Under False Flag'' (Swedish: ''Under falsk flagg'') is a 1935 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Ernst Eklund, Tutta Rolf Tutta Rolf (born Solveig Jenny Berntzen; 7 October 1907 – 26 October 1994) was a Norwegian-Swedish film and theatre actress and singer. Born in Oslo. She appeared in 14 films between 1932 and 1939. She was married three times, firstly to Swedi ... and Allan Bohlin.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.114 The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Cast See also * '' A Man with Heart'' (1932) References Bibliography * Per Olov Qvist & Peter von Bagh. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000. External links * 1935 films Swedish comedy films 1935 comedy films 1930s Swedish-language films Films directed by Gustaf Molander Remakes of German films Swedish films based on plays Swedish black-and-white films 1930s Swedish films {{1930s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walpurgis Night (film)
''Walpurgis Night'' (Swedish: ''Valborgsmässoafton'') is a 1935 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Lars Hanson, Karin Kavli, Victor Sjöström and Ingrid Bergman.Larsson & Marklund p.107 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location around the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Cast * Lars Hanson as Johan Borg * Karin Kavli as Clary Borg * Victor Sjöström as Fredrik Bergström * Ingrid Bergman as Lena Bergström * Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Gustav Palm * Sture Lagerwall as Svensson * Marie-Louise Sorbon as Mrs. Svensson * Georg Rydeberg as Frank Roger * Georg Blickingberg as Landberg * Richard Lund as 'Doctor' Smith * Linnéa Hillberg as Nurse * Stig Järrel as Grane * Gabriel Alw as Clary's New Admirer * Greta Berthels as Maid * Allan Bohlin as Bergström Jr. * Carl Deurell as Entrepreneur * Pekka Hagman as Legionnaire * Harry Hednoff as Legionnaire * Folke Helleberg as Bergst ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Do Men Know?
''What Do Men Know?'' (Swedish: ''Vad veta väl männen'') is a 1933 Swedish drama film directed by Edvin Adolphson and starring Anders de Wahl, Birgit Tengroth and Håkan Westergren.Qvist & Von Bagh p.57 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. It is a remake of the German film ''What Men Know'' released earlier in the same year. Synopsis A travelling salesman has a relationship with the daughter of a second hand bookseller, but then leaves before she discovers she is pregnant. Cast * Anders de Wahl as Hjalmar Björklund * Birgit Tengroth as Margit Björklund * Håkan Westergren as Gösta Bergman * Tore Svennberg as Uncle Björnbom * Margit Manstad as Annie Kron * Harry Roeck Hansen as Fritz Hellberg * Nils Wahlbom as Blomkvist * Constance Gibson as Mrs. Blomkvist * Marianne Löfgren as Gertrud Blomkvist * Gull Natorp as Mrs. Holm * Hilda Borgström as Hedvig * Emmy Albiin as Old Wom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artificial Svensson
''Artificial Svensson'' (Swedish: ''Konstgjorda Svensson'') is a 1929 Swedish silent film, silent comedy film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Fridolf Rhudin, Brita Appelgren and Weyler Hildebrand.Gustafsson p.104 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vilhelm Bryde. Cast * Fridolf Rhudin as Fridolf Ambrosius Svensson * Brita Appelgren as Mary Lantz * Weyler Hildebrand as Sgt.Mayor Göransson * Karin Gillberg as Mary Björklund * Sven Garbo as Harald Smith * Georg Blomstedt as Col. Björklund * Tor Borong as Col. Claes Gyllenbage * Ernst Brunman as Doctor * Einar Fagstad as Conscript * Richard Lund as Lieutenant * Olof Ås as Officer * Alf Östlund as Private * Bertil Ehrenmark as Soldat * Louise Eneman-Wahlberg as Frun som blir skrämd * Olle Hilding as Soldat * Carlo Hultman as Soldat utanför läkarmottagningen * Maja Jerlström as Hembiträdet * Robert Jonsson (actor), Robert Jonsson as In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncle Frans
''Uncle Frans'' (Swedish: ''Farbror Frans'') is a 1926 Swedish historical drama film directed by Sigurd Wallén and starring Ivan Hedqvist, Inga Tidblad and Richard Lund.Gustafsson p.101 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in Gilleleje in Denmark. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vilhelm Bryde. Synopsis In the 1880s, an older woman reflects on the events of her life, including her romantic affairs. Cast * Ivan Hedqvist as Uncle Frans * Inga Tidblad as Kaja * Richard Lund as Peter Dam * Margita Alfvén as Margareta Solling * Stina Berg as Housekeeper * Knut Lambert as Kaja's Father * Gustaf Lövås as Skater * Olof Wifstrand as Helle * Lili Ziedner Lili Ziedner (14 September 1885 – 10 February 1939) was a Swedish actress. She appeared in over twenty films between 1909 and 1939 This year also marks the start of the Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human his ... as Actress References Bibli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
