''The Ghost Reporter'' (Swedish: ''Spokreportern'') is a 1941 Swedish
comedy film
The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...
directed by
Schamyl Bauman
Magnus Schamyl Bauman (4 December 1893 – 28 February 1966) was a Swedish film director (in 1931-57).
Born in Vimmerby, SmĂĄland. First studied law and modern languages at Uppsala University. In 1917 he began to work with translating text ...
and starring
Åke Söderblom,
Thor Modéen
Thor Modéen (22 January 1898 – 28 May 1950) was a cinema of Sweden, Swedish actor and comedian who was active in both movies and on stage. Thor Modéen Teatern, a 3D cinema and theater in Kungsör, was named in his honor.
Biography
Thor Od ...
and
Annalisa Ericson.
[Qvist & Von Bagh p.44] It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in
Stockholm
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. The film's sets were designed by the
art director
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It is the charge of a sole art director to supe ...
Arthur Spjuth.
The film tells the story of Augustus Blomkvist, who sells his sausage business, buys a newspaper and starts working there as a reporter under false name.
Cast
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Åke Söderblom as Lasse Nylund
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Thor Modéen
Thor Modéen (22 January 1898 – 28 May 1950) was a cinema of Sweden, Swedish actor and comedian who was active in both movies and on stage. Thor Modéen Teatern, a 3D cinema and theater in Kungsör, was named in his honor.
Biography
Thor Od ...
as Augustus Blomkvist / Emil Blomkvist
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Annalisa Ericson as Karin Blomkvist
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Erik Berglund as Tobias Holmgren
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Eric Abrahamsson as John Wester
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John Botvid as Nylund
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Torsten Winge as Diplomat
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Hilding Gavle as Amanuelo Fernando
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Viran Rydkvist as Ida Karlsson
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Emil Fjellström as Hesa Fredrik
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Bror BĂĽgler
Bror Bügler (11 December 1908 – 3 October 1975) was a Swedish film actor.Chandler p.309 He also directed three films.
Selected filmography
* '' Oh, Such a Night!'' (1937)
* ''Art for Art's Sake'' (1938)
* '' A Woman's Face'' (1938)
* '' Just a ...
as Snutfagra Svensson
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Wiktor Andersson as Kofots-Lasse
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Mimi Pollak
Maria Helena "Mimi" Pollak (9 April 1903 – 11 August 1999) was a Swedish actress and theatre director.
Biography
Pollak was born in Karlstad, Värmland to Austrian-Jewish parents and was trained in the performing arts at the prestigious Ro ...
as Ballet Teacher
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Gideon Wahlberg as Night Editor
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Erik A. Petschler as Diplomat
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Bror Abelli as Dr. Ahlman
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Folke Algotsson as Engineer
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Gunnar Björnstrand
Knut Gunnar Johanson (13 November 1909 – 24 May 1986) was a Swedish actor known for his frequent work with writer and director Ingmar Bergman.
Biography
Björnstrand was born Knut Gunnar Johanson in Stockholm as son of actor Oscar Johanson an ...
as Sausage Factory Engineer
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Artur Cederborgh as Editor Jonsson
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Elly Christiansson as Waitress
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Ă…ke Claesson
Ă…ke Claesson (2 July 1889 – 29 May 1967) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1925 and 1962.
Selected filmography
* ''TvĂĄ konungar'' (1925) - Carl Michael Bellman
* '' Ulla, My Ulla'' (1930) - Carl Michae ...
as Opera Director Fridell
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Julia Cæsar
Julia Maria Vilhelmina Cæsar (28 January 1885 – 18 July 1971) was a Swedish actress. Her acting career spanned from 1905 until 1968, during which time she appeared in a large number of revues, plays, and films.
Early life
Cæsar was born in ...
as Alfhild the Housekeeper
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Carl Ericson as Handyman
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Arthur Fischer as Editor Palmgren
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Axel Högel as Foreman
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Greta Liming as Ballet Girl
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Arne Lindblad as Manne Bergström
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Aurore Palmgren
Aurore Palmgren (28 March 1880 – 28 June 1961) was a Swedish stage and film actress.Rasmussen p.300
Selected filmography
References
Bibliography
* Rasmussen, Bjørn. ''Filmens hvem-vad-hvor: Udenlanske film 1950-1967''. Politiken, 1968 ...
as Mrs. Nylund
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Hilmer Peters as Photographer
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Bellan Roos as Woman Cook
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Gunnel Wadner as Ballet Girl
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Bojan Westin as Ballet Girl
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Carl-Gunnar WingĂĄrd as Gentleman Waiting Outside
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Georg Ă…rlin as Editor
References
Bibliography
* Per Olov Qvist & Peter von Bagh. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000.
External links
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1941 films
1941 comedy films
Swedish comedy films
1940s Swedish-language films
Films directed by Schamyl Bauman
1940s Swedish films
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