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John Melin
John Melin (18 May 1895 Р6 April 1966) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1919 and 1964. Selected filmography * ''The Ghost Baron'' (1927) * '' The Queen of Pellagonia'' (1927) * '' Sealed Lips'' (1927) * '' The Devil and the Smalander'' (1927) * ''Sin'' (1928) * '' Frida's Songs'' (1930) * ''Colourful Pages'' (1931) * '' Ship Ahoy!'' (1931) * '' Love and Deficit'' (1932) * ''Jolly Musicians'' (1932) * '' Saturday Nights'' (1933) * '' Secret Svensson'' (1933) * '' Fired'' (1934) * ''The Atlantic Adventure'' (1934) * '' The People of H̦gbog̴rden'' (1939) * '' Wanted'' (1939) * ''Poor Ferdinand'' (1941) * ''She Thought It Was Him'' (1943) * '' In Darkest Smaland'' (1943) * ''Crisis'' (1946) * '' The People of Simlang Valley'' (1947) * '' Loffe as a Millionaire'' (1948) * '' Woman in White'' (1949) * ''Dangerous Spring'' (1949) * ''The Kiss on the Cruise'' (1950) * '' The Saucepan Journey'' (1950) * '' Knockout at the Breakfast Club'' (1950 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karlskoga
Karlskoga () is a locality and the seat of Karlskoga Municipality, Sweden. Located within Örebro County, 45 km (28 mi) west of Örebro, and 10 km (6 mi) north of Degerfors. With a 2020 population of 27,386 distributed over 10.55 square miles (27.33 km2), Karlskoga is the second-largest city in both Örebro County and the historical province of Värmland. Karlskoga straddles the northern shore of Lake Möckeln. Among the city's main topographical features are the two rivers, Timsälven and Svartälven. Other features include an esker, Rävåsen, contiguous with the city center. The broader Karlskoga-area differs from its bordering regions, as covered by woodlands and an uneven topography that more fitted other activities rather than agricultural practices. Karlskoga evolved around the arms manufacturer Bofors, and by 1970, it counted almost 10,000 employees. The many jobs in the arms industry during the 1900s multiplied Karlskoga's population. Today, Karlskoga is still a thrivin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanted (1939 Film)
''Wanted'' (Swedish: ''Efterlyst'') is a 1939 Swedish drama film directed by Schamyl Bauman and starring Edvin Adolphson, Birgit Rosengren and Elof Ahrle.Qvist & Von Bagh p.30 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. Synopsis A woman sitting in a Stockholm cafe hears to her surprise on the radio that she is wanted by the police. Cast * Edvin Adolphson as Gunnar Leijde * Birgit Rosengren as Marja Elisabeth Benzon * Elof Ahrle as Erik Svensson * Thor Modéen as Patrik Rosén, waiter * Isa Quensel as Ulla Ståhle * Carin Swensson as Britta Pettersson * Linnéa Hillberg as Elisaberth Johanni * Nils Hultgren as Håkan Svennson * Karin Kavli as Mrs. von Meissenfeldt * Carl Deurell as Callerholm * Marianne Aminoff as Linnéa * Gösta Cederlund as The Mayor * Julia Cæsar as Mrs. Jansson * Helge Hagerman as Andersson * Margit Andelius as Office Clerk * Gustaf Färingborg as Lindberg * Inga-Lill Åhström as Lilian * Gösta Bodin as Restaurateur * Helge K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Motor Cavaliers
''The Motor Cavaliers'' (Swedish: ''Motorkavaljerer'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy sports film directed by Elof Ahrle and starring Åke Söderblom, Viveca Serlachius and Sten Gester.Segrave & Martin p.273 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director P.A. Lundgren. Synopsis A shop assistant becomes an unlikely motorcycle speedway star after he agrees to substitute for his friend who actually drove the winning bike. After trying to escape publicity he heads to the countryside, but returns to take part in a major race which he himself really wins this time. He also wins the affections of the daughter of his employer. Cast * Åke Söderblom as Åke Svärd * Viveca Serlachius as Maj * Elof Ahrle as Pelle Greiberg * Gunilla Klosterborg as Gun Wall * Sten Gester as Olle Eggert * Sigge Fürst as Radio Speaker * Rut Holm as Augusta Klang * Stig Järrel as Major Eggert * Emmy Albiin as Johanna * Harriet Andersson as Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knockout At The Breakfast Club
''Knockout at the Breakfast Club'' (Swedish: ''Stjärnsmäll i Frukostklubben'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Bernhard and starring Sigge Fürst, Åke Söderblom and Irene Söderblom.Qvist & Von Bagh p.39 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. It was based on a popular radio series. Synopsis A young screenwriter is trying to sell a script about a crime film to a director, but a series of mix-ups ensue including the involvement of an irate ex- boxer who jealously believes his wife is having an affair. Cast * Sigge Fürst as Sigge Fürst * Åke Söderblom as 'Trollet' Svensson * Sven Lindberg as Gunnar * Douglas Håge as Dir. Toning * Irene Söderblom as Greta * Gus Dahlström as Gus * Holger Höglund as Holger * Marianne Löfgren as Tilda * Arne Källerud as Bergström * Nils Olsson as Fix I * Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Fix II * Gunnar 'Knas' Lindkvist as Fix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Saucepan Journey
''The Saucepan Journey'' (Swedish: ''Kastrullresan'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy family film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Eva Dahlbeck, Sigge Fürst and Edvin Adolphson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jan Boleslaw. Cast * Eva Dahlbeck as Mamma Larsson * Sigge Fürst as Per Ivar Patrik (PIP) Larsson * Edvin Adolphson as Enoksson * Sture Lagerwall as Vilfred Vågberg * Olof Winnerstrand as Farbror Enok * Julia Cæsar a sFröken Lur * Lasse Sarri as Lasse Larsson * Björn Berglund as Motorcykelpolis * Ann Bornholm as Miranda (Mirre) Larsson * Svea Holst as Fröken Eternell * Ragnvi Lindbladh as Tant Bella * Pär Lundin as Lilla O * John Melin as Herr Sirius * Inger Norberg as Rosalinda Larsson * Birgitta Olzon as Desdemona (Dessi) Larsson * Öyvind Serrander as Knutte Larsson * Tom Walter as Svartis * Birger Åsander as Lång-John * Hans Lindgren as Sven * Gunnar Lundin Gunnar is a male first name of Nordic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kiss On The Cruise
''The Kiss on the Cruise'' (Swedish: ''Kyssen på kryssen'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Annalisa Ericson, Gunnar Björnstrand and Karl-Arne Holmsten.Qvist & Von Bagh p.148 The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm with location shooting in London, Lisbon, Madeira and Morocco. Synopsis Lasse Brenner, a celebrated film director known for his realist dramas is offered a contract to take over a film backed by a wealthy manufacturer. Set on a cruise ship, he sees this as a chance of a holiday in which he can bring his wife Sonja, a famous star along. The only stipulation is that the manufacturer's daughter Lisa Yhlén, an aspiring actress, must appear in the film. Sonja takes a dislike to Lisa, who is almost identical to her. The protagonists all head to London where they join the ship heading out to the Mediterranean. A series of mistaken identities ensues. Cast * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Spring
''Dangerous Spring'' (Swedish: ''Farlig vår'') is a 1949 Swedish crime drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Karl-Arne Holmsten, Birger Malmsten and Jan Molander.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in Uppsala. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis After a prostitute is found murdered, suspicion seems to point towards a student. Cast * Karl-Arne Holmsten as Jur. kand. Bo Hagberg * Birger Malmsten as Med. kand. Torsten Hjertgren * Jan Molander as Fil. stud. Robert Croona * Stig Olin as Teol. stud. Gustaf Eriksson * Åke Grönberg as Stud. (bara stud.) Karl Larsson * Eva Stiberg as Med. kand. Berit Lange * Inga Landgré as Tvålflickan Ulla * Else-Merete Heiberg as Fackskoleflickan Maud * Julia Cæsar as Heliga Birgitta * Wiktor Andersson as Sjätte Budet * Haide Göransson as Gullan Svan * Björn Berglund as Criminal detective * Ludde Juberg as Nilheim, vicar * Ola ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woman In White (film)
''Woman in White'' (Swedish: ''Kvinna i vitt'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Margareta Fahlén, Georg Løkkeberg and Eva Dahlbeck.Qvist & Von Bagh p.112 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. It is unconnected with the Wilkie Collins novel '' The Woman in White''. Synopsis Doctor Karin Lange arrives at a hospital to begin work but faces opposition from the head of surgery who believes women are not suited to the medical profession. Cast * Margareta Fahlén as Dr. Karin Lange * Georg Løkkeberg as Prof. Borenius * Eva Dahlbeck as Solveig Rygård * Karl-Arne Holmsten as Dr. Jan Lindquist * Holger Löwenadler as Dr. Bo Wallgren * Sigge Fürst as Boman * Barbro Nordin as Nurse Aina * Julia Cæsar as Clara Clarin * Artur Rolén as Hampling * John Melin as Algotson * Marianne Löfgren as Mrs. Blom * Ludde Juberg as Alfred Blom * Mim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loffe As A Millionaire
''Loffe as a Millionaire'' (Swedish: ''Loffe som miljonär'') is a 1948 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Bernhard and starring Elof Ahrle, Sture Lagerwall and Irene Söderblom.Goble p.842 It was shot at the Imagoateljéerna Studios in the Stockholm suburb of Stocksund. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Nilsson (art director), Nils Nilsson. It was a sequel to the film ''Loffe the Tramp'' released earlier the same year. Cast * Elof Ahrle as Loffe Frid * Sture Lagerwall as Heller * Irene Söderblom as Lisa Lagberg * Fritiof Billquist as Magnus Häggström * Marianne Gyllenhammar as Ingrid alias Valencia * Wiktor Andersson as Trubbnos * Rut Holm as Tora * Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as One of the Knas Brothers * Nils Olsson (actor), Nils Olsson as One of the Knas Brothers * Gunnar 'Knas' Lindkvist as One of the Knas Brothers * Harry Rydberg as Lången, Tramp * Harry Sylvner as Skånske Viktor, Tramp * Alf Östlund as Helmer Igelstam * Arne Källe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The People Of Simlang Valley (1947 Film)
''The People of Simlang Valley'' (Swedish: ''Folket i Simlångsdalen'') is a 1947 Swedish drama film directed by Åke Ohberg and starring Edvin Adolphson, Eva Dahlbeck and Arthur Fischer.Qvist & Von Bagh p.61 The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. It is based on the 1903 novel ''The People of Simlang Valley'' by Fredrik Ström, which had previously been adapted into a 1924 silent film of the same title. Cast * Edvin Adolphson as Stig Folkesson * Eva Dahlbeck as Ingrid Folkesson * Arthur Fischer as Brand * Signe Wirff as Mrs. Brand * Kenne Fant as Sven Brand * Barbro Nordin as Marit * Peter Lindgren as Tattar-Jan * Carl Ström as Sibelius * Sven Bergvall as Vicar * Nils Hallberg as Häst-Jonke * Josua Bengtson as Klånkan * Naima Wifstrand as Skoga-Börta * Fylgia Zadig as Fia * Emmy Albiin as Marsgård Farmer's Wife * Torgny Anderberg as Farmhand * Astrid Bodin as Waitress at the inn * Harald Emanuelsson as Alarik * David Erikson as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crisis (1946 Film)
''Crisis'' ( sv, Kris) is a 1946 Swedish film directed and written by Ingmar Bergman. The film was Bergman's first feature as director and he also wrote the screenplay, which is based on the Danish radio play ''Moderhjertet'' (translated as ''The Mother Animal'', ''A Mother's Heart'', ''The Mother Creature'', and ''The Maternal Instinct'') by Leck Fischer Otto Peter Leck Fischer (March 26, 1904 – June 17, 1956) was a Danish writer and playwright. He was the brother of the politician Viggo Kampmann. Fischer was a socially conscious writer that portrayed the modern urban man with a sad, gray ever .... Plot The story follows a young girl living a quiet life in a small town with her foster mother. Nelly is an innocent 18-year-old becoming increasingly aware of the effect that her beauty has on the men of her little Swedish village. Ingeborg is a respectably dour woman who teaches piano to village youth and runs a rooming house, and has undoubtedly sacrificed much for the sake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
