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Vi Bygger Landet
''Vi bygger landet'' (We Build the Country) is a Norwegian film from 1936, directed by Olav Dalgard. The film is a so-called "workers' film" that was created on behalf of the Workers' Educational Association (, AOF) to motivate voters in the cities to vote for the Labor Party in the parliamentary elections in 1936. Together with '' Norge for folket'' (1936) and ''By og land hand i hand'' (1937), it is part of the so-called workers' film trilogy. Cast * Georg Løkkeberg as Georg Larsen * Rønnaug Alten as Tora Knudsen * Oscar Egede-Nissen as Ole Larsen * Fredrik Barth as Bredesen Jr. * Jens Holstad as Larsen * Tryggve Larssen as Svart-Pelle * Toralf Sandø as Knudsen, a construction worker * Eva Steen as Mrs. Larsen References External links * ''Vi bygger landet''at the National Library of Norway The National Library of Norway () was established in 1989. Its principal task is "to preserve the past for the future". The library is located both in Oslo and in Mo i Rana. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olav Dalgard
Olav Dalgard (June 19, 1898 – December 25, 1980) was a Norway, Norwegian literary and art historian, filmmaker, author and educator. Biography Dalgard was born Olaf Hanssen in Folldal Municipality, in Hedmark, Norway. From the age of three, he was raised in Oppdal Municipality in Trøndelag. He earned an M.A. degree in literature and art history at the University of Oslo in 1929. He was an advocate of the use of Nynorsk and served as the chairman of the student Nynorsk association. He was also involved in the Mot Dag movement. Dalgard worked as a literary critic for the newspapers ''Dagbladet'' and ''Arbeiderbladet''. Dalgard took over as dramatic advisor and instructor for Det Norske Teateret in 1931 and was involved with the theater for 48 years. He studied film in the Soviet Union and in the 1930s produced several films with a socialist message. Dalgard was also active in the Norwegian Labour Party's cultural operations. During the Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, Dal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
By Og Land Hand I Hand
''By og land hand i hand'' (Town and Country Hand in Hand) is a 1937 Norway, Norwegian drama film written and directed by Olav Dalgard, starring Hans Bille and Lars Tvinde. The film was made by the Norwegian Labour Party for the 1937 Norwegian local elections, 1937 local elections. Plot The wealthy landowner Hans Bjørnstad (Bille) is approached by his workers for a raise, but is shocked by their radical socialist ideas. Later he talks to another landowner, Nils Tveit (Tvinde), who is more sympathetic to the workers' case. Through conversations with family members in Oslo, the two realise the advantages Labour government has brought, and the necessity of cooperation between town and country for the prosperity of the country. Cast * Rønnaug Alten as Tora Larsen * Hans Bille as Hans Bjørnstad, a farmer from Eastern Norway * Kolbjørn Brenda as Anton * Oscar Egede-Nissen as Ole Larsen, a speculator * Hilda Fredriksen as the woman from Ullern * Jens Holstad as Larsen * Tryggve Larss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Films
The following is an overview of 1936 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1936 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *January 9 – Silent screen actor John Gilbert, perhaps best known for his appearances in films such as ''The Merry Widow'' and '' The Big Parade'', dies suddenly of a heart attack at his Bel Air home, aged 38. *February 15 – The first Republic serial, '' Darkest Africa'', is released. *May 29 – Fritz Lang's first Hollywood film, '' Fury'', starring Spencer Tracy and Bruce Cabot, is released. *September 14 – Film producer Irving Thalberg, often referred by many as the "Boy Wonder of Hollywood", dies from pneumonia at his home in Santa Monica, aged 37. Academy Awards * Best Picture: ''The Great Ziegfeld'' – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer * Best Director: Frank Capra – '' Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'' * Best Actor: Paul Muni – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Library Of Norway
The National Library of Norway () was established in 1989. Its principal task is "to preserve the past for the future". The library is located both in Oslo and in Mo i Rana. The building in Oslo was restored and reopened in 2005. Prior to the existence of the National Library, the University Library of Oslo was assigned the tasks that normally fall to a national library. The Norwegian ISBN Agency, responsible for assigning ISBNs with prefix 82- and 978-82-, is part of the National Library of Norway. The National Library is also responsible for legal deposits made from publishers in Norway. All material is to be submitted free of charge. Aslak Sira Myhre is national librarian from November 2014. History On 15 August 2005, Norway opened a fully functioning national library for the first time in its history. This occurred exactly 100 years after Norway dissolved its union with Sweden. Although gaining independence in 1905 marked the peak of Norwegian nationalism, it took Norway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eva Steen
Eva Steen (née Eva Oscarsdatter Jacobsen, November 12, 1889 – March 30, 1973) was a Norwegian actress. Steen was born in Strømsø. She was the daughter of Oscar Jacobsen and Laura Sofie Fredrikke Jacobsen (née Dahl). Filmography *1933: '' Vi som går kjøkkenveien'' as Aunt Alexandra *1934: '' Sangen om Rondane'' as the aunt *1934: '' Syndere i sommersol'' as a patient *1936: '' Vi bygger landet '' as Mrs. Larsen *1937: '' Bra mennesker'' as Mrs. Haldorsen *1937: ''By og land hand i hand'' as Katrina Larsen *1939: '' Familien på Borgan'' as the wholesaler's wife *1941: '' Den forsvundne pølsemaker'' as Mrs. H. Brand *1949: '' Gategutter'' *1951: '' Kranes konditori'' as Mrs. Buck *1953: '' Brudebuketten'' as the lady in the lingerie shop *1957: '' Stevnemøte med glemte år'' *1957: '' The Violators'' as Jean Theater roles (selected) *1938: ''Non ti conosco più'' (Norwegian title: ''Jeg kjenner deg ikke'') by Aldo De Benedetti at the Oslo New Theater as Rosita La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toralf Sandø
Toralf Sandø (April 6, 1899 in Flatanger – March 4, 1970) was a Norwegian film director and actor. He also read Olav Duun books for NRK Radio. Selected filmography * 1936: '' Vi bygger landet'' * 1937: ''By og land hand i hand ''By og land hand i hand'' (Town and Country Hand in Hand) is a 1937 Norway, Norwegian drama film written and directed by Olav Dalgard, starring Hans Bille and Lars Tvinde. The film was made by the Norwegian Labour Party for the 1937 Norwegian loc ...'' * 1937: '' To levende og en død'' * 1938: '' Bør Børson Jr.'' * 1941: '' Den forsvundne pølsemaker'' * 1942: '' Det æ'kke te å tru'' * 1944: '' Kommer du, Elsa?'' * 1952: '' Trine!'' External links 1899 births 1970 deaths Norwegian male film actors Norwegian film directors Norwegian comedy film directors 20th-century Norwegian male actors People from Flatanger {{Norway-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tryggve Larssen
Tryggve Larssen (October 3, 1887 – June 28, 1967) was a Norwegian actor. Larssen debuted as an actor in Ludovica Levy's touring theatre in 1911, after which he was engaged with the National Theater in Bergen and the Norwegian Theater in Oslo. He was then engaged with the National Theater in Oslo from 1921 to 1961. As an actor specializing in comic roles, Larssen made a name for himself in annual Christmas performances, including as the first-ever Santa Claus in the play '' Reisen til Julestjernen'' (Journey to the Christmas Star) in 1924. He also played supporting roles in numerous plays by Ludvig Holberg, Henrik Ibsen, and William Shakespeare. Larssen performed on stage until well into retirement age, and his last theater role was as Lavrans in the play ''Guds Gjøglere'' by Odd Eidem. Larssen appeared in a number of Norwegian and Swedish films. He made his debut in the silent film era, and his last role in Norwegian film was in '' Storfolk og småfolk'' in 1951. Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jens Holstad
Jens Holstad (January 30, 1889 – October 6, 1961) was a Norwegian actor. Holstad was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), and he made his stage debut in 1906 at the Fahlstrøm Theater. He made his film debut in 1912 in Adam Eriksen's film ''Anny – en gatepiges roman''. He was most active in the 1930s and 1940s, and he appeared in a total of twelve film roles, with his last in '' Ti gutter og en gjente'' in 1944. Alongside films, Holstad was also active in theater, where he was involved with the New Theater from the 1920s to the 1950s. He also performed at the National Theater in Oslo. Holstad also recorded gramophone records. Filmography * 1912: ''Anny – en gatepiges roman'' * 1926: '' Baldevins bryllup'' as Hoppe, a carpenter * 1932: '' Lalla vinner!'' as Jonassen, a tent operator at the Tivoli amusement park * 1935: ''Du har lovet mig en kone!'' as the passenger * 1936: ''Vi bygger landet'' as Larsen * 1937: ''By og land hand i hand'' as Larsen * 1939: '' Gjest Baardsen'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norge For Folket
Norge is the Norwegian (Bokmål and Riksmål), Danish and Swedish name for Norway. It may also refer to: People * Kaare Norge (born 1963), Danish guitarist * Norge Luis Vera (born 1971), Cuban baseball player Places * 11871 Norge, asteroid Toponyms: * USA, Oklahoma * USA, Virginia Vehicles *, Danish passenger ship * ''Norge'' (airship) *Norge motorcycle, produced by Moto Guzzi *Norwegian watercraft: **, naval ship **, royal yacht Companies *Norge (appliance manufacturer), part of BorgWarner *Radio Norge, station in Norway *TVNorge, Norwegian broadcaster See also *Norgay (other) *Norway (other) Norway is a country in Northern Europe. The word may also refer to: Places Canada * Norway, Toronto a former name of a portion of the Upper Beaches neighbourhood * Norway House, Manitoba * Norway, Prince Edward Island * New Norway, Alberta United ... * Norwegian (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georg Løkkeberg
Georg Løkkeberg (20 November 1909 – 19 August 1986) was a Norwegian actor and theatre director. He appeared in 29 films between 1934 and 1978. He starred in the film '' The Master and His Servants'', which was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. Family He was born at Fredrikstad in Østfold Østfold () is a county in Eastern Norway, which from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2023 was part of Viken. Østfold borders Akershus and southwestern Sweden (Västra Götaland County and Värmland), while Buskerud and Vestfold are on the other ..., Norway to Georg Løkkeberg (1872–1951) and Hulda Marie Hansen (1878–1941). His sister Tore Segelcke (1901–1979) was also an actress. In 1932, Løkkeberg married the actress Rønnaug Alten (1910–2001). The couple divorced in 1947. The film director and screenwriter Pål Løkkeberg (1934–1998) was their son. Selected filmography * '' Sinners in Summertime'' (1934) * '' Song of Rondane'' (1934) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labour Party (Norway)
The Labour Party (; , A or Ap; ), formerly The Norwegian Labour Party (, DNA), is a social democratic political party in Norway. It is positioned on the centre-left of the political spectrum, and is led by Jonas Gahr Støre. It was the senior party in a minority governing coalition with the Centre Party from 2021 until the Centre Party's exit from government in 2025, with Støre serving as the current Prime Minister of Norway. The Labour Party is officially committed to social-democratic ideals. Its slogan since the 1930s has been "everyone shall be included" () and the party traditionally seeks a strong welfare state, funded through taxes and duties. Since the 1980s, the party has included more of the principles of a social market economy in its policy, allowing for privatisation of state-owned assets and services and reducing income tax progressivity, following the wave of economic liberalisation during the 1980s. During the first Stoltenberg government, the party's po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of the Kingdom of Norway. Bouvet Island, located in the Subantarctic, is a Dependencies of Norway, dependency, and not a part of the Kingdom; Norway also Territorial claims in Antarctica, claims the Antarctic territories of Peter I Island and Queen Maud Land. Norway has a population of 5.6 million. Its capital and largest city is Oslo. The country has a total area of . The country shares a long eastern border with Sweden, and is bordered by Finland and Russia to the northeast. Norway has an extensive coastline facing the Skagerrak strait, the North Atlantic Ocean, and the Barents Sea. The unified kingdom of Norway was established in 872 as a merger of Petty kingdoms of Norway, petty kingdoms and has existed continuously for years. From 1537 to 1814, Norway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
