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Flicka (given Name)
Flicka is an English hypocorism for different names that is also occasionally used as a formal given name. "Flicka" is a Swedish word used in reference to a young girl. The nickname is associated with Flicka, a fictional horse in a '' book trilogy'' published during the 1940s by American author Mary O’Hara about an American boy and his mustang horse Flicka. The books were adapted into a movie trilogy and a 1950s television series. The 2006 American film ''Flicka'' and its two sequels were loosely based on the previous books and films. Flicka was also one of a set of fictional identical triplets in '' Flicka, Ricka, Dicka'', the English language translations of a series of Swedish children's books by Swedish author/illustrator Maj Lindman that were published from the 1930s to the 1960s in the Anglosphere. The female triplets were called ''Rufsi, Tufsi, Tott'' in the original Swedish editions of the tales published during the 1920s in Sweden. Flicka is often used as a name for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl
A girl is a young female human, usually a child or an adolescent. While the term ''girl'' has other meanings, including ''young woman'',Dictionary.com, "Girl"'' Retrieved January 2, 2008. '' daughter'' or '' girlfriend'' regardless of age, the first meaning is the most common one. The treatment and status of girls in any society is usually closely related to the status of women in that culture. In cultures where women have or had a low social position, girls may be unwanted by their parents, and society may invest less in girls. The difference in girls' and boys' upbringing ranges from slight to completely different. Mixing of the sexes may vary by age, and from totally mixed to total sex segregation. Etymology The English word ''girl'' first appeared during the Middle Ages between 1250 and 1300 CE and came from the Anglo-Saxon word ' (also spelled ' or '). The Anglo-Saxon word ' meaning ''dress'' or ''clothing item'' also seems to have been used as a metonym in some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Friend Flicka (film)
''My Friend Flicka'' is a 1943 American Western film about a young boy, played by Roddy McDowall, who is given a young horse to raise. It is based on Mary O'Hara's popular 1941 children's novel of the same name. '' Thunderhead, Son of Flicka'', released on March 15, 1945, was the sequel to ''My Friend Flicka''. Plot Wyoming ranchers Rob and Nell McLaughlin somewhat reluctantly decide to give their 10-year-old son, Ken, a chance to raise a horse and learn about responsibility. Rob is disappointed in his son when he shows him his poor grades while he was at boarding school. He chooses a one-year-old chestnut mustang filly and names her Flicka, which ranch hand Gus informs him is a Swedish word for "girl". Rising debts and a "loco" strain have created problems for the McLaughlins. They accept a $500 offer from a neighboring rancher for the young filly's mother, Rocket, who had been clocked running at , but the mare is accidentally killed while being transported. The situation ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flicka I Kasern
''Flicka i kasern'' is a 1955 Swedish comedy, romance film directed by Börje Larsson, and starring Sonja Stjernquist and Egon Larsson. Cast * Sonja Stjernquist as Eva Seman * Egon Larsson as Staffan Torell * Sten Gester as Allan Bergsten * Åke Söderblom as Fredrik Berg * Hjördis Petterson as Olga * Mary Rapp as Beda * Siv Ericks as Edith * Torsten Lilliecrona as Corporal * Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Police Commissioner * Harry Ahlin as Ernst Jansson * Ragnar Arvedson as Colonel * Hans Strååt Hans Olof Strååt (17 October 1917 – 26 January 1991) was a Swedish people, Swedish film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1941 and 1987. Partial filmography * ''Bright Prospects'' (1941) - Student * ''Scanian Guerilla'' (1941) - Gueri ... as Captain References External links * 1955 films 1955 drama films Swedish drama films 1950s Swedish-language films Films directed by Börje Larsson Swedish black-and-white films 1950s Swedish films {{1950s-drama- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
100 Dragspel Och En Flicka
''100 dragspel och en flicka'' ("100 Accordions and One Girl") is a Swedish comedy film from 1946 directed by Ragnar Frisk. The film's title is a reference to ''One Hundred Men and a Girl''. Plot Two inventors, Ville and Rulle (Elof Ahrle and Bengt Logardt) have developed a revolutionary new accordion; however, they have competition. Twelve-year-old Pelle Borell (Anders Nyström) gets to show off the instrument in front of the Swedish accordion elite in Stockholm. Reception The film was positively received at the time of its release, with Elof Ahrle receiving particular praise. '' Stockholmstidningen'' wrote: "Ahrle gets his best comical role in a long time". '' Aftontidningen'' wrote: "A film that will go straight into the Swedish people's heart. Elof Ahrle's character has the potential to become a future classic." ''Expressen'' gave the film a more negative review, while still praising Ahrle. Release The film was first screened in Sundsvall on 31 January 1946. Selected c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flicka Da Wrist
"Flicka da Wrist" is the only single by American rapper Chedda da Connect. It peaked at number 94 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Breakthrough In 2015, "Flicka Da Wrist" became a huge hit in the United States, going viral online and taking clubs and radio airwaves by storm nationwide. The single, which was released 3 March 2015, has been remixed by numerous rap artists such as Fetty Wap, 2 Chainz, Migos, Soulja Boy, T.I., Rick Ross, Kevin Gates and many more. The song became a popular meme on Vine, with characters such as Spider-Man and Squidward (from 'SpongeBob SquarePants') "dancing" to the song in short clips. It has been supported on social media by numerous celebrities. In the NBA it was used by players such as James Harden and LeBron James as a celebratory move. The song entered the Billboard chart's weeks after gaining online popularity at number 94. Music video "Flicka Da Wrist" was uploaded on WorldstarHipHop's YouTube channel on March 4, 2015. The video consist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flicka 20
The Flicka 20 is an American trailerable sailboat designed by Bruce Bingham as a cruiser and first built in 1974.Henkel, Steve: ''The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats'', page 120. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. The design has a length overall of and a waterline length of . Including the bowsprit the total length is .Sherwood, Richard M.: ''A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America, Second Edition'', pages 156-157. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. The Flicka 20 was developed into the larger Allegra 24. Production The design was originally sold in the form of plans for amateur construction, with more than 200 sets of plans sold. Bingham, the designer, commenced the construction of a plug for a hull of his own, but was compelled to sell it before it was completed to Nor'Star Fiberglass Yachts in California United States, who put the boat into production. Nor'Star produced kits for owner completion and also ready-to-sail boats, built under contract by We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
