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John Ericsson (actor)
John Ericsson (1883–1945) was a Swedish film and stage actor. He played the title role in the 1926 silent epic ''The Tales of Ensign Stål''.Klossner p.371 Selected filmography * ''The Tales of Ensign Stål'' (1926) * '' Gustaf Wasa'' (1928) * '' Pettersson and Bendel'' (1933) * '' Andersson's Kalle'' (1934) * '' Järnets män'' (1935) * ''The Count of the Old Town'' (1935) * '' Poor Millionaires'' (1936) * ''The Ghost of Bragehus'' (1936) * ''The People of Bergslagen'' (1937) * ''John Ericsson, Victor of Hampton Roads'' (1937) * ''A Woman's Face'' (1938) * '' The Three of Us'' (1940) * ''Dunungen'' (1941) * ''Goransson's Boy'' (1941) * ''Lasse Maja'' (1941) * ''General von Döbeln'' (1942) * ''Ride Tonight!'' (1942) * ''Night in Port'' (1943) * ''There's a Fire Burning ''There's a Fire Burning'' (Swedish: ''Det brinner en eld'') is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Inga Tidblad, Lars Hanson and Victor Sjöström. It was made at the Råsunda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ericsson, Victor Of Hampton Roads
''John Ericsson, Victor of Hampton Roads'' (Swedish: ''John Ericsson - segraren vid Hampton Roads'') is a 1937 Swedish historical film, historical drama film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Victor Sjöström, Märta Ekström and Anders Henrikson.Wallengren p.127 It is a biopic of the nineteenth century Swedish engineer and inventor John Ericsson, known for his work in Britain and the United States. The title refers to the 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads in the American Civil War, which featured the ''USS Monitor'' designed by Ericsson. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. It was produced and distributed by Svensk Filmindustri. Cast * Victor Sjöström as John Ericsson * Märta Ekström as Amelia Ericsson * Anders Henrikson as Taylor * Sigurd Wallén as Karl 'Charlie' Petterson * Kotti Chave as James Kerrigan * Hilda Borgström as Ann Cassidy * Carl Barcklind as Stephen Mallory * Marianne Amin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1945 Deaths
1945 marked the end of World War II and the fall of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It is also the only year in which Nuclear weapon, nuclear weapons Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have been used in combat. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: ** Nazi Germany, Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allies of World War II, Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946), Hungary from the Russians. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army (Wehrmacht), German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussian Offensive, to eliminate German forces in East Pruss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1883 Births
Events January–March * January 4 – ''Life'' magazine is founded in Los Angeles, California, United States. * January 10 – A fire at the Newhall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, kills 73 people. * January 16 – The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States civil service, is passed. * January 19 – The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires begins service in Roselle, New Jersey, United States, installed by Thomas Edison. * February – ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' by Carlo Collodi is first published complete in book form, in Italy. * February 15 – Tokyo Electrical Lightning Grid, predecessor of Tokyo Electrical Power (TEPCO), one of the largest electrical grids in Asia and the world, is founded in Japan. * February 16 – The '' Ladies' Home Journal'' is published for the first time, in the United States. * February 23 – Alabama becomes the first U.S. stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life In The Country (1943 Film)
''Life in the Country'' (Swedish: ''Livet på landet'') is a 1943 Swedish historical comedy film directed by Bror Bügler and starring Edvard Persson, George Fant and Birgitta Valberg. It is based on the 1862 German novel ''From My Farming Days'' by Fritz Reuter,Goble p.841 which had previously been adapted into the 1924 Swedish silent film '' Life in the Country''. The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Linder. Cast * Edvard Persson as Zakarias Bräsig * George Fant as Frans von Rambow * Bror Bügler as Axel von Rambow * Birgitta Valberg as Frida von Rambow * Ivar Kåge as Carl Haverman * Ingrid Backlin as Louise Haverman * Willy Peters as Fritz * Mim Persson as Marie Möller * Kolbjörn Knudsen as Carl Brockman * Dagmar Ebbesen as Mrs. Brockman * Birgitta Arman as Salla Brockman * Nancy Dalunde as Malla Brockman * Sven Bergvall as Reverend Berger * Gull Natorp as Mrs. Berger * Albert Ståhl as Brolin * John Ericsson as Anders * John Norrman as Night-watchman * R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
There's A Fire Burning
''There's a Fire Burning'' (Swedish: ''Det brinner en eld'') is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Inga Tidblad, Lars Hanson and Victor Sjöström. It was made at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Location shooting took place in Jämtland County. It was set in a thinly-disguised version of German-occupied Norway. This was part of a wider wartime strategy of setting films in unnamed countries adopted by the film industry in neutral Sweden.Nordic National Cinemas p.143 Molander directed a further film on a similar topic '' The Invisible Wall'' the following year. Synopsis A diplomat from a foreign country is in a relationship with the leading actress of the national theatre and is well liked by other members of the company. However, this all changes when his country invades and occupies their nation. Cast * Inga Tidblad as Harriet Brandt * Lars Hanson as Ernst Lemmering * Victor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night In Port
''Night in Port'' (Swedish: ''Natt i hamn'') is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring Sigurd Wallén, Birgit Tengroth and Alf Kjellin.Qvist & Von Bagh p.87 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Cast * Sigurd Wallén as Canada Eriksson * Birgit Tengroth as Maria * Alf Kjellin as Arnold * Sigge Fürst as Biggen * Holger Löwenadler as Mårten * Linnéa Hillberg as Jenny Eriksson * Rune Halvarsson as Jim * Bengt Ekerot as John * Gunnar Björnstrand as Sven Eriksson * Carl Ström as Captain * Thore Thorén as Kurt * John Ericsson John Ericsson (born Johan Ericsson; July 31, 1803 – March 8, 1889) was a Swedish-American inventor. He was active in England and the United States. Ericsson collaborated on the design of the railroad steam locomotive ''Novelty'', which com ... as Oskar References Bibliography * Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to the Cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride Tonight!
''Ride Tonight!'' (Swedish: ''Rid i natt'') is a 1942 Swedish historical drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Lars Hanson, Oscar Ljung, Gerd Hagman and Eva Dahlbeck. It is an adaptation of the 1941 novel ''Ride This Night'' by Vilhelm Moberg. The film, like the original novel, alluded directly to events in occupied Europe during the Second World War and helped to bolster anti-Nazi sentiment in neutral Sweden.Winkel & Welch p.271 Synopsis In 17th century Southern Sweden, a peasant uprising takes place against German landowners. Partial cast * Lars Hanson as Jon Stånge * Oscar Ljung as Ragnar Svedje of Svedjegaarden * Gerd Hagman as Annika * Eva Dahlbeck as Botilla * Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Lars Borre * Hilda Borgström as Mother Sigga * Nils Lundell as Ygge, the thief of Bläsemåla * Erik Hell as Hans of Lenhovda * Hugo Björne as Petrus Magni * Sven Bergvall as Archbishop * Carl Ström as Klas Bock * Gunnar Sjöberg as Foreign peasant * Hampe Faustman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Von Döbeln
''General von Döbeln'' is a 1942 Swedish historical drama film directed by Olof Molander. It is a biopic of Lieutenant General and war hero Georg Carl von Döbeln. Cast * Edvin Adolphson as General von Döbeln * Poul Reumert as Kronprins Karl Johan * Eva Henning as Marianne Skjöldebrand * Kolbjörn Knudsen as Major Canitz * Uno Henning as Baron Anckarsvärd * Ivar Kåge as General Sandels * Rune Carlsten as Auditör Turdfjäll * John Ekman as General Adlercreutz * Åke Claesson Åke 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 * ''Två konungar'' (1925) - Carl Michael Bellman * '' Ulla, My Ulla'' (1930) - Carl Michae ... as Prästen References External links * 1942 films 1942 drama films Swedish drama films Swedish black-and-white films 1940s Swedish-language films 1940s Swedish films {{1940s-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lasse Maja
Lasse is a common masculine given name in Nordic countries. It is also often a nickname for people named Lars or Lauri. People Notable people named Lasse include: *Lasse Aasland (1926–2001), Norwegian politician *Lasse Åberg (born 1940), Swedish actor, musician, film director and artist * Lasse Gjertsen (born 1984), Norwegian animator * Lasse Granqvist (born 1967), Swedish sports commentator *Lasse Hallström (born 1946), Swedish film director * Lasse Holm (born 1943), Swedish composer, lyricist and singer *Lasse Jensen, professor of theoretical chemistry *Lasse Karjalainen (born 1974), Finnish retired footballer *Lasse Kjus (born 1971), Norwegian former alpine skier *Lasse Kukkonen (born 1981), Finnish hockey defenceman * Lasse Mårtenson (1934–2016), Finnish singer and composer * Lasse Nielsen (other) *Lasse Nieminen (born 1966), Finnish ice hockey player *Lasse Pirjetä (born 1974), Finnish hockey forward * Lasse Pöysti (1927–2019), Finnish actor *Lasse Qvist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goransson's Boy
''Goransson's Boy'' (Swedish: ''Göranssons pojke'') is a 1941 Swedish drama film directed by and starring Weyler Hildebrand and also featuring Eric Abrahamsson, Hilda Borgström and Emy Hagman.Holmstrom p.456 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Cast * Weyler Hildebrand as Julius Göransson * Tom Olsson as Pelle * Eric Abrahamsson as Sudden * Hilda Borgström as Aunt Brink * Gaby Stenberg as Karin Brodin * Emy Hagman as Anna Fagerlund * Sigge Fürst as Skrot-Johan * Magnus Kesster as Snobben * Kotti Chave as Balalajka * Carl Ström as Prison Chaplain * Gunnar Sjöberg as Göran Bryhme, Pelle's father * Elsa Ebbesen as Göransson's mother * Wiktor Andersson as MC at the boxing * Douglas Håge as Foreman * John Elfström as Policeman interrogating Göransson * Carl Ericson as Street sweeper * Arthur Fischer as Wholesaler * Helge Kihlberg as Prisoner * Ivar Wahlgren as Policeman * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dunungen
''Dunungen'' is a 1941 Swedish historical drama film directed by Weyler Hildebrand and starring Karin Nordgren, Adolf Jahr and Hilda Borgström. It is based on the 1914 play of the same title by Selma Lagerlöf inspired by an earlier story of hers, which had previously been made into a 1919 silent film.Goble p.271, quote:"d: Weyler Hildebrand. lps: Karin Nordgren, Adolf Jahr, Hilda Borgstrom. 90M, SWD. ''Downy Girl'' prod/rel: Ab Svensk Filmindustri" It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location at Nyköping. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Cast * Karin Nordgren as Anne-Marie Ehinger * Adolf Jahr as Teodor Fristedt * Hilda Borgström as Gunilla Fristedt * George Fant as Mauritz Fristedt * Gaby Stenberg as Elisabet Westling * Viran Rydkvist as Frida * John Ericsson as Karl-Otto * Wiktor Andersson as Wilhelmsson, gardener * Åke Claesson as Borgström * Eric Gustafson as Sekter Kolmodin * Yngve Nyqvist as Fristedt, mayor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
