Åsa-Nisse

picture info	Åsa-Nisse Åsa-Nisse is a Swedish literary character created by Stig Cederholm. The character first appeared in the weekly magazine Tidsfördrif in 1944, and later in a series of 20 films, produced between 1949 and 1969. In 1960 it also became a comic series, which is still produced and published periodically in its own magazine. A new Åsa-Nisse film was released in 2011. Concept The character Åsa-Nisse, literally ''Nils on the Ridge'' or ''Ridge-Nisse'', is a somewhat elderly man living with his wife ''Eulalia'' on a farm in the countryside village of Knohult in Småland. To the dismay of his wife, Åsa-Nisse never really seems to produce an honest days work, and instead his activities seem to focus on various antics where he is accompanied by his friend and side-kick ''Klabbarparn''. One of their favourite activities is poaching, while managing to stay one step ahead of the law, personified by the local policeman. Other characters include ''Knohultarn'' and ''Sjökvist'', the local m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Åsa-Nisse – Wälkom To Knohult Åsa-Nisse is a Swedish literary character created by Stig Cederholm. The character first appeared in the weekly magazine Tidsfördrif in 1944, and later in a series of 20 films, produced between 1949 and 1969. In 1960 it also became a comic series, which is still produced and published periodically in its own magazine. A new Åsa-Nisse film was released in 2011. Concept The character Åsa-Nisse, literally ''Nils on the Ridge'' or ''Ridge-Nisse'', is a somewhat elderly man living with his wife ''Eulalia'' on a farm in the countryside village of Knohult in Småland. To the dismay of his wife, Åsa-Nisse never really seems to produce an honest days work, and instead his activities seem to focus on various antics where he is accompanied by his friend and side-kick ''Klabbarparn''. One of their favourite activities is poaching, while managing to stay one step ahead of the law, personified by the local policeman. Other characters include ''Knohultarn'' and ''Sjökvist'', the local m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Åsa-Nisse Goes Hunting ''Åsa-Nisse Goes Hunting'' (Swedish: ''Åsa-Nisse på jaktstigen'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Frisk and starring John Elfström, Artur Rolén and Helga Brofeldt.Krawc p.474 It was the second film in the long-running Åsa-Nisse series about a raffish character living in rural Småland. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Synopsis Åsa-Nisse is fond of poaching, but a new constable has his eye on them. When Åsa-Nisse gets his foot caught in a trap, he is arrested and taken to the city of Jönköping for trial. The same evening he and his companions go out for a night on the town where they meet two attractive young woman. Sometime later Åsa-Nisse has to explain with difficulty to his wife just what they got up to that night. Cast * John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse * Artur Rolén as Klabbarparn * Helga Brofeldt as Eulalia * Bertil Boo as Eric Broo * Emy Hagman as Elsa Broo * Ulla-Carin Rydén as Britta * Gustaf Lövås as Sjö ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Åsa-Nisse As A Policeman ''Åsa-Nisse as a Policeman'' (Swedish: ''Åsa-Nisse som polis'') is a 1960 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Frisk and starring John Elfström, Artur Rolén and Brita Öberg.Wredlund p.229 It was shot at the Täby Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Nilsson. It was the eleventh film in the long-running Åsa-Nisse series about a raffish character living in rural Småland. Synopsis Åsa-Nisse is recruited to serve as the police officer in the small town of Knohult, despite his previous run-ins with the law. Cast * John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse * Artur Rolén as Klabbarparn * Brita Öberg as Eulalia * Mona Geijer-Falkner as Kristin * Gustaf Lövås as Sjökvist * Astrid Bodin as Astrid * Gösta Prüzelius as Klöverhage * Gösta Jonsson as Policeman * Inger Axö as Gun * Bill Magnusson as Lasse * Bertil Englund as Singer * Carl-Olof Alm as Pettersson * John Norrman as Jonas * Georg Adelly as Reception Clerk * Stig J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ragnar Frisk Ragnar Frisk (1902–1984) was a Swedish film director.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.102 He was known for his comedies, including the Åsa-Nisse series of films. Selected filmography * ''A Cruise in the Albertina'' (1938) * ''Tomorrow's Melody'' (1942) * '' Guttersnipes'' (1944) * '' 100 dragspel och en flicka'' (1946) * ''Åsa-Nisse'' (1949) ''Åsa-Nisse Goes Hunting'' (1950) '' Perhaps a Gentleman'' (1950) * ''Åsa-Nisse on Holiday'' (1953) * ''Åsa-Nisse in Military Uniform'' (1958) * ''Åsa-Nisse as a Policeman'' (1960) * ''Andersson's Kalle on Top Form ''Andersson's Kalle on Top Form'' (Swedish: ''Anderssonskans Kalle i busform'') is a 1973 Swedish comedy film directed by Arne Stivell and starring Sickan Carlsson, Sten-Åke Cederhök and Britta Holmberg.Holmstrom p.426 It is a sequel to the 1 ...'' (1973) References Bibliography * John Sundholm. ''Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema''. Scarecrow Press, 2012. External links * 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	John Elfström Per Johan "John" Hilding Elfström (20 April 1902 – 27 March 1981) was a Swedish film actor who appeared in more than 120 films. He was born in Ovansjö, Sweden and died in Täby, Sweden. He starred in the Åsa-Nisse series of films. Selected filmography * '' People of Hälsingland'' (1933) * ''Simon of Backabo'' (1934) * ''Conscientious Objector Adolf'' (1936) * ''Fransson the Terrible'' (1941) * '' The Talk of the Town'' (1941) * ''Goransson's Boy'' (1941) * ''Poor Ferdinand'' (1941) * ''She Thought It Was Him'' (1943) * ''In Darkest Smaland'' (1943) * '' The Forest Is Our Heritage'' (1944) * ''The Emperor of Portugallia'' (1944) * ''Oss tjuvar emellan eller En burk ananas'' (1945) * ''The Rose of Tistelön'' (1945) * '' The Girls in Smaland'' (1945) * '' The Österman Brothers' Virago'' (1945) * ''Kristin Commands'' (1946) * ''The Wedding on Solö'' (1946) * ''Peggy on a Spree'' (1946) * ''Life in the Finnish Woods'' (1947) * ''Rail Workers'' (1947) * ''Music in Darkne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Åsa-Nisse In Military Uniform ''Åsa-Nisse in Military Uniform'' (Swedish: ''Åsa-Nisse i kronans kläder'') is a 1958 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Frisk and starring John Elfström, Artur Rolén and Brita Öberg.Krawc p.473 It was shot at the Täby Studios in Stockholm. It is the ninth film in the long-running Åsa-Nisse series about a raffish character living in rural Småland. Cast * John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse * Artur Rolén as Klabbarparn * Brita Öberg as Eulalia * Mona Geijer-Falkner as Kristin * Ann-Marie Adamsson as Ulla * Lennart Lindberg as Olle * Gustaf Lövås as Sjökvist * Wiktor Andersson as Knohultaren * Bertil Boo as Bertil Boo * Little Gerhard as Little Gerhard * Gus Dahlström as 107:an * Stellan Agerlo as Burgler * Sven Holmberg as Colonel * Georg Årlin as Doctor * Carl-Axel Elfving as Cpl. Busk * Georg Skarstedt as Travelling Salesman * Astrid Bodin Astrid Bodin (10 July 1903 – 20 October 1961) was a Swedish actress who appeared in over 120 films. Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Åsa-Nisse (film) ''Åsa-Nisse'' is a 1949 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Frisk and starring John Elfström, Artur Rolén and Emy Hagman. Featuring the popular character Åsa-Nisse it was the first in a long-running series, featuring nineteen sequels. It takes place in rural Småland.Nordic National Cinemas p.181 Location shooting took place at Skirö outside Vetlanda. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Cast * John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse * Artur Rolén as Klabbarparn * Emy Hagman as Elsa Haglund * Bertil Boo as Eric Broo * Greta Berthels as Eulalia * Gustaf Lövås as Sjökvist * Gösta Gustafson as Knohultarn * Josua Bengtson as Jönson * Astrid Bodin as Woman from the next parish * Helga Brofeldt as Woman from the next parish * Mona Geijer-Falkner as Woman from the next parish * Einar Lidholm as Police Chief * Stig Johanson as Olsson * Gösta Ericsson as Crook * Verner Oakland Verner may refer to: * Verner (name), a given name and a surnam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Åsa-Nisse On Holiday ''Åsa-Nisse on Holiday'' (Swedish: ''Åsa-Nisse på semester'') is a 1953 Swedish comedy film directed by Ragnar Frisk and starring John Elfström, Artur Rolén and Helga Brofeldt.Nordic National Cinemas p.149 It was part of a long-running series of films featuring the title character Åsa-Nisse. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bertil Duroj. Cast * John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse * Artur Rolén as Klabbarparn * Helga Brofeldt as Eulalia * Mona Geijer-Falkner as Kristin * Gustaf Lövås as Sjökvist * Erna Groth as Doris * Julia Cæsar as Klöverhage's aunt * John Botvid as Attendant * Dagmar Olsson as Speaker * Willy Peters as Klöverhage * Bertil Boo as Bertil Boo * Josua Bengtson as Jönsson * Wiktor Andersson as Knohultarn * Lennart Lundh as Kirre, con-artist * Ragnar Klange as Vicar * Bellan Roos Bellan Roos (25 May 1901 – 8 April 1990) was a Swedish actress. She appeared in more than 70 films and television shows betwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mona Geijer-Falkner Mona Geijer-Falkner (2 January 1887 – 3 December 1973) was a Swedish film actress. She appeared in more than 100 films between 1920 and 1969. Selected filmography * ''The Rivals'' (1926) * ''Getting Married'' (1926) * '' Frida's Songs'' (1930) * ''Skipper's Love'' (1931) * '' The Southsiders'' (1932) * ''International Match'' (1932) * '' Black Roses'' (1932) * '' Saturday Nights'' (1933) * ''Simon of Backabo'' (1934) * '' Andersson's Kalle'' (1934) * ''Swedenhielms'' (1935) * '' The Girls of Uppakra'' (1936) * '' Witches' Night'' (1937) * ''We at Solglantan'' (1939) * ''The Fight Continues'' (1941) * '' The Talk of the Town'' (1941) * ''There's a Fire Burning'' (1943) * ''In Darkest Smaland'' (1943) * ''Count Only the Happy Moments'' (1944) * ''The Journey Away'' (1945) * '' The Girls in Smaland'' (1945) * ''Dynamite'' (1947) * ''Music in Darkness'' (1948) * ''Life at Forsbyholm Manor'' (1948) * ''Robinson in Roslagen'' (1948) * ''Only a Mother'' (1949) * '' Father Bom'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Brita Öberg Brita Öberg (22 May 1900 – 26 December 1969) was a Swedish actress. She appeared in more than 40 films between 1931 and 1969. Selected filmography * '' Kristin Commands'' (1946) * ''Between Brothers (film), Between Brothers'' (1946) * ''Son of the Sea'' (1949) * ''Storm Over Tjurö'' (1954) * ''Luffaren och Rasmus'' (1955) * ''Men in the Dark'' (1955) * ''Moon Over Hellesta'' (1956) * ''The Minister of Uddarbo'' (1957) * ''A Dreamer's Journey (film), A Dreamer's Journey'' (1957) * ''No Tomorrow (1957 film), No Tomorrow'' (1957) * ''Åsa-Nisse in Military Uniform'' (1958) * ''Åsa-Nisse as a Policeman'' (1960) * ''Ormen (film), Ormen'' (1966) * ''Rooftree'' (1967) * ''The Passion of Anna'' (1969) References External links * * 1900 births 1969 deaths 20th-century Swedish actresses Swedish film actresses Swedish television actresses Place of birth missing {{Sweden-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bertil Boo John Bertil Boo (16 January 1914 in Askersund – 20 July 1996 in Sundbyberg) was a Swedish singer.''Nationalencyclopedin'' biographical entry about Bertil Boo Bertil Boo grew up as the youngest of 15 siblings on a farm, which he took over after the death of his father. It was not until 1946, at the age of 32, that Boo became popular as a singer, when he sang the sentimental song ''Violer till mor'' (''Violets for Mother'') in the Swedish radio show ''Frukostklubben''. Boo had already recorded the song on the Sonora label, which at the time was one of the leading Swedish record labels, and after the performance on ''Frukostklubben'', ''Violer till mor'' sold 250,000 copies, which in 1946 was an extraordinarily high number. Boo became known for singing this kind of popular ballad, and made a large number of recordings. His sobriquet was ''Den sjungande bonden'' (''the singing farmer''). As the "singing farmer", Boo appeared in ten of the Åsa-Nisse films between 1949 and 1966. Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Stage Musical Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. Although musical theatre overlaps with other theatrical forms like opera and dance, it may be distinguished by the equal importance given to the music as compared with the dialogue, movement and other elements. Since the early 20th century, musical theatre stage works have generally been called, simply, musicals. Although music has been a part of dramatic presentations since ancient times, modern Western musical theatre emerged during the 19th century, with many structural elements established by the works of Gilbert and Sullivan in Britain and those of Harrigan and Hart in America. These were followed by the numerous Edwardian musical comedies and the musical theatre wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]