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Elner Åkesson
Elner Åkesson (1890–1962) was a Swedish cinematographer who worked on more than forty-five films.Hagener p.234 Selected filmography * '' Skipper's Love'' (1931) * '' Ship Ahoy!'' (1931) * ''The Storholmen Brothers'' (1932) * ''People of Hälsingland'' (1933) * ''Boman's Boy'' (1933) * ''The Atlantic Adventure'' (1934) * ''The People of Småland'' (1935) * '' Under False Flag'' (1935) * ''He, She and the Money'' (1936) * '' 65, 66 and I'' (1936) * '' Oh, Such a Night!'' (1937) * '' Thunder and Lightning'' (1938) * ''Variety Is the Spice of Life'' (1939) * ''Oh, What a Boy!'' (1939) * '' Only One Night'' (1939) * '' The Crazy Family'' (1940) * '' Only a Woman'' (1941) * ''Dangerous Ways'' (1942) * ''Mister Collins' Adventure'' (1943) * ''Gentleman with a Briefcase'' (1943) * '' We Need Each Other'' (1944) *''Widower Jarl'' (1945) * ''When the Meadows Blossom ''When the Meadows Blossom'' (Swedish: ''När ängarna blommar'') is a 1946 Swedish drama film co-written and directed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockholm
Stockholm (; ) is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, most populous city of Sweden, as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in the Nordic countries. Approximately 1 million people live in the Stockholm Municipality, municipality, with 1.6 million in the Stockholm urban area, urban area, and 2.5 million in the Metropolitan Stockholm, metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Mälaren, Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. The city serves as the county seat of Stockholm County. Stockholm is the cultural, media, political, and economic centre of Sweden. The Stockholm region alone accounts for over a third of the country's Gros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety Is The Spice Of Life
''Variety Is the Spice of Life'' (Swedish: ''Ombyte förnöjer'') is a 1939 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Tutta Rolf, Per Aabel and Elsa Burnett.Larsson & Marklund p.115 The film's sets were designed by Arne Åkermark. It was based on a play which was also turned into a German film ''Marriage in Small Doses'' the same year. Synopsis When her composer husband loses interest in her, an ordinary housewife turns into a seductive vamp to try and win back his affections. Main cast * Tutta Rolf as Mrs. Vera Ivanow * Per Aabel as Gregor Ivanow * Elsa Burnett as Monica Falk * Ernst Eklund as Uncle Ludvig * Anna-Lisa Baude as Maria, maid * Carl-Gunnar Wingård Carl-Gunnar Wingård (27 February 1894 – 20 January 1977) was a Swedish actor. He appeared in 90 films between 1919 and 1966. Selected filmography * '' Andersson's Kalle'' (1922) * ''New Pranks of Andersson's Kalle'' (1923) * '' Her Litt ... as Night Porter References Bibl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1962 Deaths
The year saw the Cuban Missile Crisis, which is often considered the closest the world came to a Nuclear warfare, nuclear confrontation during the Cold War. Events January * January 1 – Samoa, Western Samoa becomes independent from New Zealand. * January 3 – The office of Pope John XXIII announces the excommunication of Fidel Castro for preaching communism and interfering with Catholic churches in Cuba. * January 8 – Harmelen train disaster: 93 die in the worst Netherlands, Dutch rail disaster. * January 9 – Cuba and the Soviet Union sign a trade pact. * January 12 – The Indonesian Army confirms that it has begun operations in West Irian. * January 13 – People's Socialist Republic of Albania, Albania allies itself with the People's Republic of China. * January 15 ** Portugal abandons the United Nations General Assembly due to the debate over Angola. ** French designer Yves Saint Laurent (designer), Yves Saint Laurent launches Yves Saint Lau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1890 Births
Events January * January 1 – The Kingdom of Italy establishes Eritrea as its colony in the Horn of Africa. * January 2 – Alice Sanger becomes the first female staffer in the White House. * January 11 – 1890 British Ultimatum: The United Kingdom demands Portugal withdraw its forces from the land between the Portuguese colonies of Portuguese Mozambique, Mozambique and Portuguese Angola, Angola (most of present-day Zimbabwe and Zambia). * January 15 – Ballet ''The Sleeping Beauty (ballet), The Sleeping Beauty'', with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Tchaikovsky, is premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre, Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russia. * January 25 ** The United Mine Workers of America is founded. ** American journalist Nellie Bly completes her round-the-world journey in 72 days. February * February 5 – The worldwide insurance and financial service brand Allianz is founded in Berlin, Germany. * February 18 – The National Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When The Meadows Blossom
''When the Meadows Blossom'' (Swedish: ''När ängarna blommar'') is a 1946 Swedish drama film co-written and directed by Hampe Faustman and starring Sigurd Wallén, Dagny Lind and Birger Malmsten.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.152 The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Cast * Sigurd Wallén as Hellman * Dagny Lind as Mrs. Hellman * Birger Malmsten as Gunnar Hellman * Ludde Gentzel as Nicklasson * Elsa Widborg as Emma Nicklasson * Doris Svedlund as Ester Nicklasson * Åke Fridell as Emil Nicklasson * Carl Ström as From * Märta Arbin as Mrs. From * Erik Hell as Stenström * Hugo Björne as Squire * Solveig Lagström as Squire's daughter *Tord Stål as Berg * Magnus Kesster as Lindstam * Ivar Wahlgren as Andersson * Sture Ericson as Svensson * Hampe Faustman Erik "Hampe" Faustman (born Erik Stellan Chatham; 3 July 1919 – 26 August 1961) was a Swedish actor and film director. He appeared in more than 20 films between ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Widower Jarl
''Widower Jarl'' (Swedish: ''Änkeman Jarl'') is a 1945 Swedish comedy film directed by Sigurd Wallén and starring Wallén, Dagmar Ebbesen, Sven Magnusson and Ingrid Backlin.Krawc p.305 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios in Stockholm with location shooting around Växjö and Tingsryd. The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Linder. It is based on the 1940 play ''Widower Jarl'' by Vilhelm Moberg. Synopsis Andreas, a widowed Småland villager, is planning to get remarried to Gustava. His children oppose the marriage, fearing it may lose them their inheritance while a local shoemaker has designs on Gustava himself. Cast * Sigurd Wallén as Andreas Jarl * Dagmar Ebbesen as Gustava Hägg * Arthur Fischer as Mandus * Sven Magnusson as Albert * Ingrid Backlin as Ellen * Maritta Marke as Martina * Carl Ström as Tradesman * Lisskulla Jobs as Hilma * Eivor Landström as Karin * Rune Stylander as Edvin * Birgitta Arman as Greta * Helga Brofeldt as Gossip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Need Each Other (film)
''We Need Each Other'' (Swedish: ''Vi behöver varann'') is a 1944 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring Ludde Gentzel, Ingrid Borthen and Carl Ström with location shooting in Stadshagen, Djurgården and the city's Gamla stan, Old Town.Qvist & Von Bagh p.11 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. It was produced to celebrate the hundredth year of the foundation of the Cooperative movement by the Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers in 1844. In addition to directing, Faustman also acts in this film. Cast * Ludde Gentzel as Malm * Hampe Faustman as Malm's Father * Ingrid Borthen as Elsa Trotsig * Carl Ström as Trotsig * Sture Baude as Squire * Sven Lindberg as Young Squire * Harry Ahlin as Handske * Arne Nyberg (actor), Arne Nyberg as Martin Sundell * Anders Ek as Svensk Kooperatör hos Phoebus * Georg Funkquist as Phoebus * Ingrid Östergren as Secretary * Siv Thuli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gentleman With A Briefcase
''Gentleman with a Briefcase'' (Swedish: ''Herre med portfölj'') is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Ragnar Arvedson and starring Georg Rydeberg, Irma Christenson and Anne-Margrethe Björlin.Qvist & Von Bagh p.96 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Synopsis Rolf Berger, the titular "gentleman with the briefcase", is a respected judge who has been married to Eva for a number of years. He encounters the much younger Inger and falls in love with her. Cast * Georg Rydeberg as Rolf Berger * Irma Christenson as Eva * Anne-Margrethe Björlin as Inger Alinder * Stig Järrel as Manager Bexell * Alf Kjellin as Lennart Dalén * Åke Claesson as Recording Clerk * Hugo Björne as Master of Court Appeal * Bengt Ekerot as Stig * Olav Riégo as Justice of Appeal * Ragnar Widestedt as Doctor * Anders Nyström as Gunnar, Berger's Son * Alicia Lignell as Gerd, Berger's Daughter * Olof Widgren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister Collins' Adventure
''Mister Collins' Adventure'' (Swedish: ''Herr Collins äventyr'') is a 1943 Swedish comedy film directed by and starring Anders Henrikson and also featuring Birgit Sergelius, Thor Modéen and Elof Ahrle.Krawc p.305 It was based on a novel by Frank Heller, which had previously been made into 1925 silent film ''The Adventure of Mr. Philip Collins''. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Synopsis Filip Collin, a small-town Swedish lawyer makes unwise speculations and loses his clients money on financial speculation. He heads abroad hoping to recoup his losses, heading first to Denmark and then to London. After revenging himself on a man who cheated him out of money, he establishes himself as a first-class confidence trickster. Despite the ineffectual pursuit of Inspector Kenyon of Scotland Yard, he is ultimately able to escape his career of crime thanks to the attractive Mary von Holten and a frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Ways
''Dangerous Ways'' (Swedish: ''Farliga vägar'') is a 1942 Swedish drama film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Henrikson, Karin Ekelund, Georg Rydeberg and Ernst Eklund.Weight p.70 The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Synopsis A family of refugees arrive in Stockholm but find life very hard when the father cannot get a work permit and they are short of money. But not all of their problems involve lack of money. The idleness and lack of hope can take them to dangerous paths. Cast * Karin Ekelund as Vanja * Anders Henrikson as Martin * Georg Rydeberg as Stefan * Ernst Eklund as Katena * Hilda Borgström as Anna * Frank Sundström as Carel * Maj-Britt Håkansson as Sonja Katena * Ivar Kåge as Ship Owner * Gösta Cederlund as Green, Lawyer * Hjördis Petterson as Hostess * Torsten Winge as Prant * Marianne Löfgren as Miss Kahlén * Carl Barcklind as District Rural Judge * Josua Bengtson as Stuveriförman * Astrid Bodin as Waitress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Only A Woman (1941 Film)
''Only a Woman'' (Swedish: ''Bara en kvinna'') is a 1941 Swedish comedy film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Karin Ekelund, Arnold Sjöstrand and Karin Kavli.Qvist & Von Bagh p.61 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Synopsis A an absent-minded lawyer forgets that it is his wedding anniversary and doesn't come home to the special dinner his wife has prepared. Her friend Maud persuades her to attend a masquerade party in the company of an art professor. When she loses money at cards he agrees to let her off so long as she poses for a portrait. Cast * Karin Ekelund as Eva Juren * Arnold Sjöstrand as Tore Stenwall * Anders Henrikson as Ivar Juren * Karin Kavli as Maud Grane * Eva Henning as Anna-Lisa * Hilding Gavle as 'Cesar' * Erik Berglund as Amos Lundbäck * Marianne Löfgren as Mrs. Törnestad * Hjördis Petterson as Mrs. Pettersson * Olav Riégo as Wessman * Artur Ceder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crazy Family (1940 Film)
''The Crazy Family'' (Swedish: ''Snurriga familjen'') is a 1940 Swedish comedy film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Thor Modéen, Elsa Carlsson and Åke Söderblom. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. It marked the film debut of the future star Viveca Lindfors. Synopsis The Bloms were rolling in dough before they fall on adversity. Each family member must now show that they can hold their own without the family's money and connections. Cast * Thor Modéen as Direktör Blom * Elsa Carlsson as Fru Laura Blom * Åke Söderblom as Unge herr Blom * Eivor Landström as Fröken Blom * Allan Bohlin as John * Annalisa Ericson as Fröken Stålhammar * Eric Abrahamsson as Portier Svensson * Carl Barcklind s Direktör Bergsten * Åke Engfeldt as Direktör Rosén * Viveca Lindfors as Lisa * Carin Swensson as Restaurant Guest * Anna-Lisa Baude as Emilia Orre * Viran Rydkvist as Cook * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
