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Adolf Jahr
Johan Adolf Reinhold Jahr , born ''Johansson'' (23 June 1893 – 19 April 1964) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1925 and 1962. Selected filmography * '' Mother-in-Law's Coming'' (1932) * ''False Greta'' (1934) * ''A Wedding Night at Stjarnehov'' (1934) * '' Kanske en gentleman'' (1935) * ''The Ghost of Bragehus'' (1936) * ''Conscientious Objector Adolf'' (1936) * '' Poor Millionaires'' (1936) * ''Adolf Strongarm'' (1937) * ''Just a Bugler'' (1938) * ''A Cruise in the Albertina'' (1938) * '' Adolf Saves the Day'' (1938) * ''Between Us Barons'' (1939) * '' Swing it, magistern!'' (1940) * '' A Real Man'' (1940) * ''Dunungen'' (1941) * '' Guttersnipes'' (1944) * '' The People of Hemsö'' (1944) * '' The Österman Brothers' Virago'' (1945) * ''The Wedding on Solö'' (1946) * ''Evening at the Djurgarden'' (1946) * '' The Poetry of Ã…dalen'' (1947) * '' Främmande hamn'' (1948) * ''Carnival Evening'' (1948) * ''Robinson in Roslagen'' (1948) * ''L ...
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Alice Babs
Hildur Alice Nilsson (26 January 1924 – 11 February 2014), known by her stage name Alice Babs, was a Swedish singer and actress. She worked in a wide number of genres – Swedish folklore, Elizabethan songs and opera. While she was best known internationally as a jazz singer, Babs also competed as Sweden's first annual competition entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 1958. In 1972 she was named Sweden's Royal Court Singer, the first non-opera singer as such. Career After making her breakthrough in the film '' Swing it, magistern!'' ('Swing It, Teacher!', 1940), she appeared in more than a dozen Swedish-language films. Despite being cast as the well-behaved, good-hearted, cheerful girl, the youth culture forming with Babs as its icon caused outrage among members of the older generation. A vicar called the Babs cult the "foot and mouth disease of cultural life". A long and productive period of collaboration with Duke Ellington began in 1963. Among other works, Babs partici ...
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A Real Man (film)
''A Real Man'' (Swedish: ''Karl för sin hatt'') is a 1940 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Adolf Jahr, Birgit Tengroth and Sigurd Wallén.Qvist & Von Bagh p.69 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arthur Spjuth. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Ola Hansson * Birgit Tengroth as Gun Bergström * Sigurd Wallén as Algot Bergström * Gull Natorp as Mrs. Betty Bergström * Emil Fjellström as Uncle Stor-Ola Hansson *Stig Järrel as Jimmy * Vera Valdor as Tilda * Gösta Cederlund as Head of the Department * Anna-Greta Adolphson as Dinner Guest * Ann-Margret Bergendahl as Gun's Friend * Margareta Bergfeldt a s Ulla * Betty Bjurström as Bergström's Maid * Gunnar Björnstrand as Clerk * Gösta Bodin as Clerk * Ingrid Borthen as Ann Marie * John Botvid as Recording Clerk *Gudrun Brost as Monica * Ernst Brunman as Civil Servant * Åke Engfeldt as Krister * Ziri-Gun Eriksson ...
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While The City Sleeps (1950 Film)
''While the City Sleeps'' ( sv, Medan staden sover), is a 1950 Swedish crime drama film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Sven-Eric Gamble, Inga Landgré and Adolf Jahr. It is based on the novel '' Ligister'' by Per Anders Fogelström whom also wrote the screenplay. Director Ingmar Bergman provided some input on the film. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Plot summary Cast * Sven-Eric Gamble as Jompa * Inga Landgré as Iris Lindström * Adolf Jahr as Iris' father * Elof Ahrle as Manager at Lind Bilservice * John Elfström as Jompa's father * Hilding Gavle as Fencer * Carl Ström as Hansson, janitor * Ulf Palme as Kalle Lund * Barbro Hiort af Ornäs as Rutan * Märta Dorff as Iris' mother * Ilse-Nore Tromm as Jompa's mother * Ulla Smidje as Asta * Hans Sundberg as Knatten Gustafsson * Arne Ragneborn as Richard 'Sune' Sundberg * Lennart Lundh as Gunnar 'Slampen' Lindström * Ha ...
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The Quartet That Split Up (1950 Film)
''The Quartet That Split Up'' (Swedish: ''Kvartetten som sprängdes'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Adolf Jahr, Anita Björk, Inga Landgré and Victor Sjöström. It is an adaptation of the 1924 novel of the same title by Birger Sjöberg, which had previously been made into a 1936 film.Goble p.431 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis The members of a string quartet in a small Swedish town decided to speculate on the stock market with unexpected results. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Karl Ludvig Sundelin * Anita Björk as Maj Andersson * Inga Landgré as Märta Åvik * Victor Sjöström as Gustaf Borg * Edvin Adolphson as Anders Åvik * Sven Lindberg as Editor Bengt 'Cello' Erlandsson * Jarl Kulle as Ture Borg * Dagmar Ebbesen as Aunt Klara * Marianne Löfgren as Selma Åvik * Gunnar Björnstrand as Engineer Planertz * Olof Winnerstrand as Olsà ...
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Lars HÃ¥rd
''Lars Hård'' is a 1948 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring George Fant, Adolf Jahr and Eva Dahlbeck.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.152 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Cast * George Fant as Lars Johan Hård * Adolf Jahr as Lars' Father * Elsa Widborg as Lars' Mother * Eva Dahlbeck as Inga * Ulla Smidje as Maj * Nine-Christine Jönsson as Eva * Rut Holm as Coachman's Wife * Torsten Bergström as The Coachman * Hugo Björne as Sundvall - Chimney Sweep * Carl Ström as Friendly Prison Guard * Hampe Faustman as Prison Reverend * Tord Bernheim as Guard at Penal Labour Prison * Sif Ruud as Child Welfare Officer * Ann Mari Uddenberg as Marta * Artur Rolén as Andersson * Gustaf Lövås as Prisoner * Axel Högel as Older Prisoner * Josua Bengtson as Åhs - Prisoner * Arne Källerud as Oskar * David Erikson as Prisoner * Sten Lindgren as ...
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Robinson In Roslagen
''Robinson in Roslagen'' (Swedish: ''Robinson i Roslagen'') is a 1948 Swedish comedy film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Adolf Jahr, Ludde Gentzel and Gull Natorp.Qvist & Von Bagh p.44 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location at Grisslehamn. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arthur Spjuth. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Alfred * Ludde Gentzel as Mandus * Gull Natorp as Katrina * Sigbrit Molin as Rosa * Olof Bergström as Gunnar * Carl Hagman as Tegel * Margit Andelius as Esmeralda's sister * Albin Erlandzon as Fisherman * Claes Esphagen as Constable's deputy * Siegfried Fischer as Norman * Åke Fridell as Constable * Mona Geijer-Falkner as Fishing woman * Viktor Haak as Fisherman at pier * Nils Hallberg as Jonne * Gottfrid Holde as Customs officer * Siv Larsson as Miss Larsson * Birger Lensander as Customs officer * Wilma Malmlöf as Esmeralda * Georg Skarstedt as Holmberg * Carl Ström Carl S ...
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Carnival Evening
''Carnival Evening'' (Swedish: ''Marknadsafton'') is a 1948 Swedish comedy drama film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Adolf Jahr, Emy Hagman and Sigge Fürst.Qvist & Von Bagh p.93 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström and P.A. Lundgren. Synopsis The farmer Magni plans to marry Teresia, but the maid Lovisa has her own plans for him. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Magni * Emy Hagman as Lovisa * Sigge Fürst as Rapp * Rut Holm as Teresia * John Ekman as Otto * Carin Swensson as Karna * Anna-Lisa Baude as Shop assistant in gold store * John W. Björling as Drunk * Arthur Fischer as Blind man * Hjördis Gille as Old lady * Eric Gustafson as Upset man * Viktor Haak as Blacksmith * Nils Hultgren as Tailor * Gösta Qvist as Jonas * Bellan Roos Bellan Roos (25 May 1901 – 8 April 1990) was a Swedish actress. She appeared in more than 70 films and television shows ...
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Främmande Hamn
''Foreign Harbour'' (Swedish: ''Främmande hamn'') is a 1948 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring Adolf Jahr, George Fant and Fritiof Billquist.''Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema'' p.152 It was entered into the 1949 Cannes Film Festival. It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location in Värtahamnen and Turku in Finland. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. The film is based on Josef Kjellgren's 1938 play ''Okänd svensk soldat'' (''Unknown Swedish Soldier''). Cast * Adolf Jahr as Captain Greger * George Fant as Håkan Eriksson * Illona Wieselmann as Mimi * Fritiof Billquist as First Mate * Åke Fridell as Steward * Stig Järrel as Man wearing fur * Gösta Holmström as Second Mate * Carl Ström as Engine-man * Anders Börje as Christian * Stig Johanson as Jerker * Jan Molander as Shipping Company Official * Bengt Sundmark as Second Engine Officer Møen * Georg Skarstedt as Strandmark * ...
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The Poetry Of Ã…dalen (1947 Film)
''The Poetry of Ã…dalen'' (Swedish: ''Ã…dalens poesi'') is a 1947 Swedish drama film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Adolf Jahr, Wilma Malmlöf and Nine-Christine Jönsson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.93 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. It is a remake of the 1928 silent film of the same title. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Zackris MÃ¥nsson * Wilma Malmlöf as Mrs. MÃ¥nsson * Nine-Christine Jönsson as Imbär * Sten Lindgren as Kerstorps-farmer * Naima Wifstrand as Kersti * Kenne Fant as Olle * Hans Järrsten as Olle as a child * Ingrid Strandberg as Imbär as a child * Erik Sundqvist as Pelle Molin * Per-Axel Arosenius as Lindskog * Alf Östlund as Ferry-boat man * Torgny Anderberg as Per-Matts * Eric Laurent as Vicar * Georg Skarstedt as Manfred * Birger Ã…sander Birger Ã…sander (13 July 1909 – 17 January 1984) was a Swedish actor. He appeared in more than 90 ...
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Evening At The Djurgarden
''Evening at the Djurgarden'' (Swedish: ''Djurgårdskvällar'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Rolf Husberg and starring Adolf Jahr, Emy Hagman and Nils Ericsson.Krawc p.425 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Affe Grönlund * Emy Hagman as Vera Valli * Nils Ericsson as Felix Winter * Lasse Krantz as Carl Maxon * Douglas Håge as Johnny Maxon * John Botvid as Algot Blomster * Naima Wifstrand as Mrs. Bender * Agneta Lagerfeldt as Elsie Nord * Ingrid Björk as Inga Grönlund * Henrik Schildt as Arne Grönlund * Harrine Cederholm as Sonja * Rune Stylander as Roffe * Peter Lindgren as Nicke * Wiktor Andersson as Barker at Gröna Lund * Carl Andersson as Poker player * Sven Bergvall as Judge * Julie Bernby as Jonny's lady friend * John W. Björling as Poker player * Mats Björne as Police secretary * Gillis Blom as Arne's defence lawyer * Edv ...
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The Wedding On Solö
''The Wedding on Solö'' (Swedish: ''Bröllopet på Solö'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Adolf Jahr, Rut Holm and Sigbrit Molin.Qvist & Von Bagh p.93 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arthur Spjuth. Inspired by a 1915 play of the same title by Oscar Wennersten, it is a sequel to the 1945 film '' The Österman Brother's Virago''. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Kalle Österman * Rut Holm as Agneta Österman * Sigbrit Molin as Ella * Sven Magnusson as Torsten * Emy Hagman as Anna * Lasse Krantz as Anders * John Elfström as Anton Andersson * Ingemar Holde as Isak * Sten Lindgren as Vicar Bång * Birger Åsander as County Police * Carl Reinholdz as Sjöberg * Anna Olin Anna Olin (born Anna Margareta Kristina Steckmeister; 19 June 1881 – 27 May 1946) was a Swedish stage and film actress.Goble p.214 She was married to the Swedish actor and theatre director Vil ...
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The Österman Brothers' Virago (1945 Film)
''The Österman Brothers' Virago'' (Swedish: ''Bröderna Östermans huskors'') is a 1945 Swedish comedy film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Emy Hagman, Adolf Jahr and Artur Rolén.Qvist & Von Bagh p.93 The title is also translated as ''The Österman Brothers' Shrew'' or ''The Österman Brothers' Battle-Axe''. It was based on the 1913 play of the same title by Oscar Wennersten, which has been adapted for film several times. It was followed by a sequel ''The Wedding on Solö'' in 1946. Synopsis The three lazy Österman brothers own a farm, and decide that they need help with the housework. When the maid Anna arrives she proves to be efficient and domineering and soon takes over the running of the place. This leads the brothers to consider her a Battle-axe and virago and plot about ways to get her to leave. Cast * Emy Hagman as Anna Söderberg * Adolf Jahr as Kalle Oesterman * Artur Rolén as Lasse Oesterman * John Elfström as Nisse Österman * Julia Cæsar as H ...
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