Hilda Borgström
Hilda Teresia Borgström (13 October 1871 – 2 January 1953) was a Swedish stage and film actress. Biography Born in 1871 in Stockholm, Borgström made her film debut in 1912. She starred in leading parts in Victor Sjöström's silent films ''Ingeborg Holm'' (aka ''Margaret Day'') (1913) and '' Körkarlen'' (aka ''The Phantom Carriage/The Stroke of Midnight/Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness'') in 1921. Borgström started out to be a dancer and trained at the old Royal Theatre's ballet school in Stockholm 1880–1887. Later she decided to turn to the theatre instead and studied drama. Her professional debut on stage came in 1890 at one of Albert Ranft's theatres. She was an actress of Sweden's national stage, the Royal Dramatic Theatre (Dramaten), between 1900 and 1912 and 1920 and 1938. She retired from the stage in 1938 because of stage fright and returned to film. She appeared in several supporting parts in Swedish films in the 1930s to the 1950s, for example in Ingmar Bergman ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Stockholm
Stockholm () is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, largest city of Sweden as well as the List of urban areas in the Nordic countries, largest urban area in Scandinavia. Approximately 980,000 people live in the Stockholm Municipality, municipality, with 1.6 million in the Stockholm urban area, urban area, and 2.4 million in the Metropolitan Stockholm, metropolitan area. The city stretches across fourteen islands where Mälaren, Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea. Outside the city to the east, and along the coast, is the island chain of the Stockholm archipelago. The area has been settled since the Stone Age, in the 6th millennium BC, and was founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl. It is also the county seat of Stockholm County. For several hundred years, Stockholm was the capital of Finland as well (), which then was a part of Sweden. The population of the municipality of Stockholm is expected to reach o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tomte
A (, ), tomte (), , or () is a mythological creature from Nordic folklore today typically associated with the winter solstice and the Christmas season. They are generally described as being short, having a long white beard, and wearing a conical or knit cap in gray, red or some other bright colour. They often have an appearance somewhat similar to that of a garden gnome. The nisse is one of the most familiar creatures of Scandinavian folklore, and he has appeared in many works of Scandinavian literature. With the romanticisation and collection of folklore during the 19th century, the nisse gained popularity. Terminology The word ''nisse'' is a pan-Scandinavian term. Its current use in Norway into the 19th century is evidenced in Asbjørnsen's collection. The Norwegian is also equated to ''nisse'' or ''tomte''. English translations While the term ''nisse'' in the native Norwegian is retained in Pat Shaw Iversen's English translation (1960), appended with the parenthetical ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Getting Married (1926 Film)
''Getting Married'' (Swedish: ''Giftas'') is a 1926 Swedish silent drama film directed by Olof Molander and starring Olof Winnerstrand, Tora Teje and Hilda Borgström.Gustafsson p.109 It is based on the short story collection ''Getting Married'' by August Strindberg, specifically the story ''A Doll's House'' which he had written is response to Henrik Ibsen's 1879 play ''A Doll's House''. Cast * Olof Winnerstrand as Paul Rosenkrans * Tora Teje as Signe Rosenkrans * Hilda Borgström as Annie Behrman * Margit Manstad as Lady from the train * Uno Henning as Lieutenant * Mona Geijer-Falkner as Annie's maid * Einar Axelsson Einar Axelsson (February 25, 1895–October 30, 1971) was a Swedish stage and film actor. Biography Einar Rickard Axelsson was born at Lund in SkÃ¥ne, Sweden. He was the son of actors Konstantin and Amelie Axelsson. He was the brother of journali ... as Student References Bibliography * Gustafsson, Tommy. ''Masculinity in the Golden Age of Swedish Cinema: A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Lady Of The Camellias (1925 Film)
''The Lady of the Camellias'' (Swedish: ''Damen med kameliorna'') is a 1925 Swedish silent film, silent historical film, historical drama film directed by Olof Molander and starring Tora Teje, Uno Henning and Nils Aréhn.Qvist & Von Bagh p.57 It was shot at the RÃ¥sunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Vilhelm Bryde. It is an adaptation of the 1848 novel ''The Lady of the Camellias'' by Alexandre Dumas fils, Alexandre Dumas. Cast * Tora Teje as Marguerite Gautier * Uno Henning as Armand Duval * Nils Aréhn as George Duval * Hilda Borgström as Prudence * Paul Lane (actor), Paul Lane as Erneste de Giray * Sven Bergvall as Alphonse de Varville * Carl Browallius as Duke de Mauriac * Torsten Winge as Gaston * Alfred Lundberg as Morizot * Lisskulla Jobs as Blanche Duval * Ragnar Arvedson as Blanche's Fiancé * Anders Henrikson as The Duke's Spy * Tore Lindwall as Gustave * Margit Manstad as Nichette * Bertil Ehrenmark as Servant * Justus ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flickan Från Paradiset
''Flickan frÃ¥n Paradiset'' (''"The girl from paradise"'') is a 1924 Swedish drama film directed by Theodor Berthels. Synopsis Torkel Gudmundson is the proud owner of a beautiful farm, called Paradise. His wife Hilda, however, longs to move back to the city, and Ruterberg, an engineer, wants to buy the farm from him because he believes there to be iron ore in the ground (which fact he keeps from Torkel). Eventually, after Börje, Torkel's younger son, is saved from drowning in the river by Ruterberg, Torkel sells the farm. The family moves to the city, and there it runs into many hardships. Cast * Mathias Taube - Torkel Gudmundson * Hilda Borgström - Märta, his wife * Jessie Wessel - Hildur, their daughter * Gösta Nohre - Ragnar, the elder son * Ã…ke West - Börje, the younger son * Fridolf Rhudin - MÃ¥ns Persson * Carl Ström - the engineer Ruterberg * Uno Henning - John Wiksjö * Wictor Hagman - Harry Karlsson, convict * Ingeborg Olsen - Gudrun, Ragnar's girlfriend * Gà ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Anna-Clara And Her Brothers
''Anna-Clara and Her Brothers'' (Swedish: ''Anna-Clara och hennes bröder'') is a 1923 Swedish silent drama film directed by Per Lindberg and starring Ann Britt Ohlson, Carl Browallius, Hilda Borgström and Linnéa Hillberg.Qvist & Von Bagh p.57 Cast * Ann Britt Ohlson as Anna-Clara * Stig Herlitz as Emmanuel * Carl Browallius as Anna-Clara's Father * Hilda Borgström as Anna-Clara's Mother * Linnéa Hillberg as Maid * Margit Manstad as Young Woman * Karin Swanström Karin Swanström (June 13, 1873 – July 5, 1942) was a Swedish actress, producer and director. Early life Swanström was born in St. Olai congregation in Norrköping. Little is known of her life before she was accepted for the Royal Dram ... as Aunt * Lill-Tollie Zellman as Astrid References Bibliography * Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000. External links * 1923 films 1923 drama films Swedish silent feature fil ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Phantom Carriage
''The Phantom Carriage'' ( sv, Körkarlen, literally "The Wagoner") is a 1921 Swedish silent film directed by and starring Victor Sjöström, based on the 1912 novel '' Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!'' (''Körkarlen'') by Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf. In the film, Sjöström plays a drunkard named David Holm who, on the night of New Year's Eve, is compelled by the ghostly driver of Death's carriage to reflect on his past mistakes. Alongside Sjöström, the film's cast includes Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg, and Astrid Holm. ''The Phantom Carriage'' was released in Scandinavia on New Year's Day 1921. The following year, Metro Pictures Corporation re-edited and released the film in the United States under the title ''The Stroke of Midnight''; it was known as ''Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!'' in the United Kingdom. ''The Phantom Carriage'' is notable for its special effects, its innovative narrative structure with flashbacks within flashbacks, and for having been a major influe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Judge Not (1914 Film)
''Judge Not'' ( sv, Dömen icke) is a 1914 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström. Cast * Nils Ahrén - Helder * Greta Almroth - Clara * Hilda Borgström - Mary * John Ekman - Albert Smith * Nils Elffors * William Larsson - Ruffian * Richard Lund - Walter Crain * Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson (1867 – 15 June 1937) was a Swedish silent film actress. She appeared in more than 40 films between 1913 and 1933. Selected filmography * '' The Conflicts of Life'' (1913) * '' The Miracle'' (1913) * '' Judge No ... - Maid References External links * 1914 films 1910s Swedish-language films Swedish black-and-white films 1914 drama films Swedish silent films Films directed by Victor Sjöström Swedish drama films Silent drama films {{1910s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lady Marion's Summer Flirtation
''Lady Marion's Summer Flirtation'' ( sv, Lady Marions sommarflirt) is a 1913 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström. Cast * Hilda Borgström as Lady Marion * Victor Lundberg as Viktor * Richard Lund as Lord Handsome * Axel Ringvall Axel Ringvall (1860–1927) was a Swedish stage actor and comedian. Towards the end of his career he appeared in several films.Pensel p.80 Selected filmography * '' Lady Marion's Summer Flirtation'' (1913) * '' A Fortune Hunter'' (1921) * '' Li ... as Axel Pärzon References External links * * 1913 films 1913 drama films 1913 short films 1910s Swedish-language films Swedish black-and-white films Swedish silent short films Films directed by Victor Sjöström Swedish drama short films Silent Swedish drama films {{short-silent-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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A Ruined Life
''A Ruined Life'' ( sv, Ett hemligt giftermÃ¥l eller Bekännelsen pÃ¥ dödsbädden) is a 1912 Swedish silent film directed by Victor Sjöström. It was Sjöström's debut film as a director. Plot Georg, the son of a wealthy colonel, is secretly married to the poor Helena, with whom he has a three-year-old son. Though he is happy with his marriage, he hides it from the rest of his family, afraid that they would react poorly to Helena's status. One day, Georg competes in a steeplechase and is on the verge of winning, but crashes into the final obstacle and is fatally injured. On his deathbed, he reveals his marriage to his father, who promises to care for them after Georg's death. Four years later, Helena and her son have settled into the colonel's home. However, Georg's brother-in-law attempts to drive them out, viewing them as a disgrace to the family's reputation and not wanting to share the colonel's eventual inheritance. Helena eventually acquiesces and moves out with her so ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Norra Begravningsplatsen
Norra begravningsplatsen, literally "The Northern Cemetery" in Swedish, is a major cemetery of the Stockholm urban area, located in Solna Municipality. Inaugurated on 9 June 1827, it is the burial site for a number of Swedish notables. Notable interments *Salomon August Andrée (1854–1897), polar explorer * Klas Pontus Arnoldson (1844–1916), Nobel laureate in Peace *Kurt Atterberg (1887–1974), composer * Barbro Bäckström (1939–1990), sculptor * Ingrid Bergman (1915–1982), actress * Bo Bergman (1869–1967), author, poet and lyricist * Estelle Bernadotte ''née Manville (1904–1984), American–Swedish countess *Folke Bernadotte (1895–1948), diplomat *Franz Berwald (1796–1868), classical composer * Arne Beurling (1905-1986), mathematician, professor of mathematics * Ulla Billquist (1907–1946), singer *Ulf Björlin (1933–1993), conductor and composer * August Blanche (1811–1868), writer, publicist and politician * Catharina Rosaura "Rosa" Carlén (1836†... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nya Idun
Nya Idun is a Swedish cultural association for women founded in 1885, originally as a female counterpart to Sällskapet Idun ('the Idun Society'). Its aim was to "gather educated women in the Stockholm area for informal gatherings". There was also an early 20th-century women's journal of the same name. Activity Nya Idun was founded on 7 February 1885 in the premises of the at Jakobsbergsgatan 11 in Stockholm. Its founders were Calla Curman, Hanna Winge, Ellen Fries, Ellen Key and Amelie Wikström. The first fifteen women elected to the association's committee were Alfhild Agrell, Lilly Engström, Selma Giöbel, Therese Gyldén, Anna Höjer, Amanda Kerfstedt, Anne Charlotte Leffler, Hulda Lundin, Agda Montelius, Anna Munthe-Norstedt, Mathilda Roos, Anna Sandström, Hilma Svedbom, Anna Whitlock, and Coraly Zethræus. The association's model was Sällskapet Idun in Stockholm, founded in 1862, which, according to its statutes, was for "men living in Stockholm who have the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |