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Unni Torkildsen
Unni Torkildsen (14 August 1901 – 20 June 1968) was a Norwegian actress. Biography She was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway. She was first married to actor Olafr Havrevold (1895–1972). Her second marriage was to the actor Oscar Egede-Nissen (1903–1976), the son of Adam Egede-Nissen and the brother of actresses Aud Egede-Nissen (1893–1974), Gerd Grieg (1895–1988), Ada Kramm (1899–1981) and Gøril Havrevold (1914–1992), who was also the ex-wife of Torkildsen's first hushand, Havrevold. Torkildsen spent her entire career at the Nationaltheatret, until retirement in 1964. She made her stage debut at Nationaltheatret in 1925, as " Ophelia". She was later appointed at Nationaltheatret, where she played many leading roles over the years, with a total of 161 assigned tasks at the theatre. Filmography * 1925: ''Fager er lien'' * 1931: '' Den store barnedåpen'' as Georgine * 1932: ''Prinsessen som ingen kunne målbinde'' as the princess * 1937: '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Den Store Barnedåpen
''Den store barnedåpen'' (The Great Christening) is a 1931 Norwegian comedy film. It was directed by Tancred Ibsen and featured Einar Sissener, Aase Bye and Unni Torkildsen Unni Torkildsen (14 August 1901 – 20 June 1968) was a Norwegian actress. Biography She was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway. She was first married to actor Olafr Havrevold (1895–1972). Her second marriage was to the actor Oscar .... It was the first feature-length Norwegian sound film. It was based on the 1925 play of the same name written by Oskar Braaten (1881–1939). The lacklustre Harald (Sissener) is taken in by Alvilde (Bye), and charged with looking after her bastard child. It soon dawns on both of them that Harald has more potential than previously assumed. Cast References External links * * ''Den store barnedåpen''at the Norwegian Film Institute 1931 films 1931 comedy films Films directed by Tancred Ibsen Norwegian black-and-white films Norwegian comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oslo
Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of in 2019, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of in 2021. During the Viking Age the area was part of Viken. Oslo was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a ''kaupstad'' or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. The city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, during the reign of King Christian IV, a new city was built closer to Akershus Fortress and named Christiania in honour of the king. It became a municipality (''formannskapsdistrikt'') on 1 January 1838. The city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ophelia
Ophelia () is a character in William Shakespeare's drama '' Hamlet'' (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet, who, due to Hamlet's actions, ends up in a state of madness that ultimately leads to her drowning. Along with Queen Gertrude, Ophelia is one of only two female characters in the original play. Name Like most characters in ''Hamlet'', Ophelia's name is not Danish. It first appeared in Jacopo Sannazaro's 1504 poem ''Arcadia'' (as ''Ofelia''), probably derived from Ancient Greek ὠφέλεια (''ōphéleia'', "benefit"). Plot In Ophelia's first speaking appearance in the play, she is seen with her brother, Laertes, who is leaving for France. Laertes warns her that Hamlet, the heir to the throne of Denmark, does not have the freedom to marry whomever he wants. Ophelia's father, Polonius, who enters while Laertes is leaving, also forbids Ophelia from pursuing Hamlet, as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Deaths
The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – " Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being elected leader of the Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8. ** 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash: A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress crashes in Greenland, discharging 4 nuclear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1901 Births
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album '' 63/19'' by Kool A.D. * '' Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album ''Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herren Og Hans Tjenere
''The Master and His Servants'' ( no, Herren og hans tjenere) is a 1959 Norwegian drama film directed by Arne Skouen. The film is based on a 1955 play by Axel Kielland, who also plays a minor character in the film. The play and the film is based on true events in Sweden. ''The Master and his Servants'' was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. Plot Just after Sigurd Helmer (Claes Hill) is ordained a bishop, his archrival Tornkvist (Georg Løkkeberg) hands over a letter to the police claiming Helmer obtained his position through foul play. A power struggle between the two ensues which has serious implications for Helmer. The letter proves that Helmer has slandered his competitor Tornkvist in anonymous letters. Tornkvist reveals his accusations at the inaugural dinner at the bishop's home. At the same time he announces his engagement to the bishop's daughter, Agnes (Anne-Lise Tangstad), who sides with him against her own father. Tornkvist and Agnes leave and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ut Av Mørket
( en, Out of the Dark) is a 1958 Norwegian film directed by Arild Brinchmann. It was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Urda Arneberg as Kari Holm * Pål Skjønberg as Per Holm, an architect * Ola Isene as Enger, the chief physician * Marit Halset as Doctor Krag * Mona Hofland as Liv Holst, Per Holm's colleague * Turid Steen as the patient * Alfred Maurstad Alfred Jentoft Maurstad (26 July 1896 – 5 September 1967) was a Norwegian actor, movie director and theatre manager. Biography Alfred Jentoft Maurstad was born at Bryggja in Davik (now Vågsøy) in Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. He was the son o ... as the director * Erling Lindahl as the physician * Evy Engelsborg as the nurse * Betzy Holter References External links * 1958 films 1950s Norwegian-language films Norwegian black-and-white films Films directed by Arild Brinchmann {{Norway-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portrettet
''Portrettet'' (The Portrait) is a Norwegian comedy film from 1954. It was directed by Per Aabel and Borgwall Skaugen. They also wrote the script for the film, which was based on a concept by Odd Grythe and Randi Kolstad. Aabel played the lead role in the film. Plot The film takes place in the idyllic town of Solsund, where Per Haug lives. He is a pharmacist, bachelor, amateur painter, and leader of the political opposition in the city council. One day he rushes home from a stormy city council meeting and angrily paints a portrait of Mayor Abrahamsen. Haug's anger is not only due to different political views, but also to the fact that Abrahamsen is trying to seduce Haug's housekeeper. One day, Haug is visited by a childhood friend from Oslo. When the friend travels home, he takes the portrait of their old school teacher painted by Haug. Haug learns that painting has become the sensation of the year at the Autumn Exhibition in Oslo. Cast *Per Aabel as Per Haug, a pharmacist *Wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Så Møtes Vi Imorgen
''Så møtes vi imorgen'' ( en, See You Tomorrow) is a 1946 Norwegian drama film directed by Nils R. Müller. It was Müller's debut film. It is based on the novel of the same name by Alex Brinchmann and it was adapted for film by Müller. The film tells the story of the young maladapted Steffen Berg, played by Georg Richter. Plot The young student Steffen Berg has difficulty adapting to society's laws and rules. After interrupting his medical studies, he starts working in a shop to support his family together with his brother Jørgen and his sister Gerda, and to keep his mother from moving to a retirement home. One of Steffen's friends is going to America with his wife and needs money. Steffen takes 500 kroner from the store's cash register. The next day there is an audit, and Steffen's theft is discovered. His brother pays back the money in exchange for the store dropping the charges. Steffen starts working in a greenhouse, and in the evenings he studies art history. A pape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Levende Og En Død (film)
''To levende og en død '' is a 1937 Norwegian thriller film directed by Gyda Christensen and Tancred Ibsen and starring Hans Jacob Nilsen, Unni Torkildsen and Jan Vaage. It is based on the 1931 novel '' To levende og en død'' by Sigurd Christiansen. A post office worker is left wrestling with his conscience following a robbery at his workplace. Cast * Hans Jacob Nilsen as Erik Berger, postal clerk *Unni Torkildsen as Helene Berger *Jan Vaage as Knut, their son * Toralf Sandø as Lydersen, postal clerk *Lauritz Falk as Rognås, bankclerk * Hans Bille as the postmaster * Hilda Fredriksen as the hostess of the hostel *Joachim Holst-Jensen as Engelhardt *Thoralf Klouman as the chief of postal services * Guri Stormoen as shop assistant * Axel Thue as police inspector *Einar Vaage as Kvisthus *J. Barclay-Nitter as a postal inspector *Elsa Sandø as Fru Lydersen * Knut Jacobsen as the doctor * Kolbjørn Brenda as a postal clerk * Marie Hedemark as guest at the hostel * Ings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prinsessen Som Ingen Kunne Målbinde
''Prinsessen som ingen kunne målbinde'' (The Princess Who Always Had to Have the Last Word) is a Norwegian short film from 1932 based on the fairytale of the same name by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen. Harald Stormoen starred as the king, Andreas Aabel as Askeladd, and Unni Torkildsen as the princess. The film was directed by Walter Fürst. Plot At the royal court, the beautiful and loud-mouthed princess is amused by all her stupid suitors, who are thrown out one by one because they cannot marry her. Outside the old stave church, the king's soldiers read out the regulation on branding. Poor Askeladd and his two smug older brothers decide to set off to try their luck. To everyone's astonishment, Askeladd manages to best the princess, and the two brothers fail. Askeladd is rewarded with the princess and half the kingdom, and the brothers are branded. Cast * Andreas Aabel as Askeladd * Harald Stormoen as the king * Unni Torkildsen as the princess * Egil Hjorth-Jenssen as Pål * Eu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fager Er Lien
''Fager er lien'' (Fair Is the Hillside) is a Norwegian romantic silent film from 1925 directed by Harry Ivarson (his second feature film after his debut with ''Til sæters'' in 1924). Ivarson also wrote the screenplay. The film belongs to the national romantic period of the 1920s. The title is a reference to the thirteenth-century '' Njáls saga''. Before the film was released, six meters of footage showing dancing were edited out. The film is now considered lost. Plot Aase lives with her grandfather in a cabin on a hill. Life seems sad and poor to her. The best thing she knows is to sit at dusk and dream. Aase is fond of Kaare, who works on a large estate nearby. The estate owner, Fredrik-August Reventlow, is also interested in Aase and does not give up even though she has rejected his invitations. Fredrik-August arranges a party at the estate, and Aase is asked to serve at the party. She is attacked by the landlord and later gives birth to a child. Cast * Aase Bye as Aase N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
