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Liv Uchermann Selmer
Liv Uchermann Selmer (January 7, 1893 – January 24, 1983) was a Norwegian actress. Selmer was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), the daughter of Karl Kristian Uchermann (1855–1940) and Bolette Hermana Schnitler (1864–1939). She married the actor Alfred Gjems Selmer (1893–1919). She debuted at the National Theatre in Oslo in 1913 as the wicked fairy Mørkøie in the Norwegian translation of Zachris Topelius's play ''Sleeping Beauty'' ( fi, Prinsessa Ruusunen). For the first 15 years of her career, she was engaged with various theaters in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger, and she was emplyed by the Oslo New Theater from 1929 to 1963. Her roles included Esther in Henri Nathansen's play ''Indenfor Murene'' (Inside the Walls), the title role (and later Herlofs-Marte) in Hans Wiers-Jenssen's play '' Anne Pedersdotter'', and Mrs. Higgins in George Bernard Shaw's play ''Pygmalion''. Selmer appeared in several Norwegian films and performed in many broadcasts of NRK's Radio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oslo
Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of in 2019, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of in 2021. During the Viking Age the area was part of Viken. Oslo was founded as a city at the end of the Viking Age in 1040 under the name Ánslo, and established as a ''kaupstad'' or trading place in 1048 by Harald Hardrada. The city was elevated to a bishopric in 1070 and a capital under Haakon V of Norway around 1300. Personal unions with Denmark from 1397 to 1523 and again from 1536 to 1814 reduced its influence. After being destroyed by a fire in 1624, during the reign of King Christian IV, a new city was built closer to Akershus Fortress and named Christiania in honour of the king. It became a municipality ('' formannskapsdistrikt'') on 1 January 1838. The city fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centralteatret
Centralteatret ( en, Central Theater) is a theatre on Akersgata in the city centre of Oslo, Norway Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe, the mainland territory of which comprises the western and northernmost portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the .... Centralteatret was established by the husband and wife acting team of Johan Fahlstrøm and Alma Fahlstrøm in 1897. The theatre was especially known for a repertoire of the light genre including comedy, revues and operettas, but also classics (such as Ibsen) and new Norwegian drama. From 1902, Harald Otto (1865–1928) was the theater manager and owner. His son, Reidar Otto (1890–1959) subsequently ran it, while his son, Harald Otto joined as manager in 1938. Members of the Otto family ran the theater until 1959. Since 1959 the premises have been used partly as a television studio. Central theater is now renovated. The hal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dei Svarte Hestane (film)
''Dei svarte hestane'' ( en, The black horses}) is a 1951 Norwegian drama film directed by Hans Jacob Nilsen and Sigval Maartmann-Moe, and starring Hans Jacob Nilsen, Eva Sletto and Ottar Vicklund. It is based on the novel ''Dei svarte hestane'' by Tarjei Vesaas. Ambros Fornes (Nilsen) owns two large farms and runs a coaching house. On his farm he has four fit and shiny black horses. These horses eventually become the centre of his life, because his young and beautiful wife, Lisle (Sletto), is unable to love him like he loves her. She can not forget Bjørneskinn (Vicklund), the blonde boy she was once in love with. He wanted to be a poet, but decided on a life on the road when he could not have her. When the old boyfriend one day returns, it leads to a dramatic showdown. The family is about to fall apart, which will be particularly hard for Kjell, Ambros and Lisle's young son. He end up in a conflict of loyalty between his parents, and has great difficulties dealing with the sit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Den Hemmelighetsfulle Leiligheten
''Den hemmelighetsfulle leiligheten'' ( en, The Mysterious Apartment}) is a 1948 Norwegian drama film directed by Tancred Ibsen, starring Ola Isene and Sonja Wigert Sonja Wigert (11 November 1913 – 12 April 1980) was a Norwegian-Swedish actress. She appeared in 34 films between 1934 and 1960. She was a spy in World War II. Ingrid Bolsø Berdal portrayed her in the film ''The Spy''. Selected filmogra .... The film is based on a short story by Kristian Elster. A bachelor in his forties buys an apartment owned by an artist who died a sudden death. The peculiar atmosphere of the place, and the sudden appearance of the artist's girlfriend, shakes the conservative man out of his habits. External links * * 1948 films 1948 drama films Norwegian drama films Norwegian black-and-white films 1940s Norwegian-language films Films directed by Tancred Ibsen {{Norway-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kommer Du, Elsa?
''Kommer du, Elsa?'' (Are You Coming, Elsa?) is a Norwegian drama film from 1944 directed by Toralf Sandø. The script was written by Sandø and Victor Borg, and it is based on Borg's play ''Kommer du, Elsa?'' The cast includes Aase Bye, Erling Drangsholt, and Harald Schwenzen. Plot Leif Rieber is a famous conductor. He has a promising young son who plays the violin, and his father features him as a soloist in one of his major concerts. The son has tuberculosis and dies during the concert. The father blames himself for the son's death and takes to drinking. Later he is affected by marital problems and illness. Cast * Aase Bye as Elsa Rieber, Leif Rieber's wife *Erling Drangsholt as Leif Rieber, a musician *Harald Schwenzen as Øistein Werner, Rieber's friend * Bjarne Larsen as Harald Rieber, Elsa and Leif Rieber's son *Liv Blom as Kari, Harald's friend *Oscar Egede-Nissen as a vagabond *Tore Foss as Smith, a doctor and patient *Gunvor Hall as Mrs. Kramer, a patient at the sanator ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vigdis (film)
''Vigdis'' is a Norwegian film from 1943 directed by Helge Lunde. It is based on the novel ''Vigdis og hennes barns fedre'' (Vigdis and Her Child's Fathers), which was published by the lawyer Albert Wiesener in 1931 under the pseudonym Frantz Ferdinand. Plot Vigdis is the daughter of the teacher and fervent church singer Jens Bjørkeli. Vigdis is often at parties with other young people from the area, something her strict parents do not like. Their concern is not entirely unjustified because the residents of the area have started talking about their daughter in the town. Her parents try to get her to go to Christian meetings, but she always manages to evade this. The parents suspect their maid Kari of helping Vigdis. Vigdis is in love with Dr. Victor Falck. However, she does not tell anyone about this because Falck is engaged to Gerda Storm. In the evening there is dancing, and Vigdis kisses Falck. A few days later there is a mission meeting, and Vigdis is there with her parents. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangen Til Livet
''Sangen til livet'' (The Song of Life) is a Norwegian film from 1943 based on Johan Bojer's play ''Sigurd Braa''. It was directed by Leif Sinding. The film premiered on October 25, 1943. Plot The film is a melodrama about a factory director who is loved by his workers and a power struggle between a good and evil capitalist. Cast * Erling Drangsholt as Sigurd Braa, the director general * Else Budde as Eli Braa, his wife * Lilleba Svenssen as Gerda Braa, his daughter * Liv Uchermann Selmer as Mrs. Kamp, Eli Braa's mother * Finn Lange as Jørgen Roll, a factory director * Einar Vaage as Brahm, a lawyer * Oscar Amundsen as Rud, overingeniør * Folkman Schaanning as Storm, a doctor * Joachim Holst-Jensen as Graali, an editor * Ragnhild Østerbye as Laura Graali, the editor's wife * Tryggve Larssen as Lars Utgaren * Henny Skjønberg as Amanda Sivertsen, the housekeeper at the Braa home * Gunnar Simenstad as Nordahl * Erna Schøyen as Miss Dahle, a teacher References External links ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeg Drepte!
''Jeg drepte!'' (I Have Killed!) is a Norwegian film directed by Toralf Sandø. It premiered on August 17, 1942. Plot A doctor is operating on a male patient. Under anesthesia, the man reveals that he is in a relationship with the doctor's wife. After the operation, complications arise, the man dies, and the doctor is convinced that he is the one that killed the man. In order to rid himself of the obsession, the hospital decides that he should do a similar operation and succeed with it. Because they do not dare risk any of the regular patients, the doctor's wife is selected for the procedure without him knowing who he is operating on. Cast * Rolf Christensen: Gunnar Bøhmer, a doctor * Tore Foss: Kristian Solberg * Guri Stormoen: Mrs. Fredriksen * Sigrun Otto: Miss Bull * Gunvor Hall: Mrs. Johansen * Joachim Holst-Jensen: Fredriksen * Jack Fjeldstad: Bagge, a doctor * Synnøve Øian: Berit, a nurse * Johannes Eckhoff: Berg, a doctor * Oscar Amundsen: Bjørnstad, a doctor * Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dangerous Game (1942 Film)
''The Dangerous Game'' (Norwegian: ''Den farlige leken'') is a 1942 Norwegian comedy film directed by Tancred Ibsen, starring Lauritz Falk, Nanna Stenersen and Per Aabel. The film is based on Alex Brinchmann Alexander Brinchmann (15 June 1888 – 18 April 1978) was a Norwegian pediatrician. He was also a songwriter, novelist, playwright and crime fiction writer. He chaired the Norwegian Pediatric Society from 1933 to 1934 and the Norwegian Autho ...'s successful stage comedy "Karusell" ("Merry-go-round"). The sociable Jean Blom (Falk) feels held back by his boring wife (Stenersen). He gives her an injection to make her more lively, but the plan fails. External links * * 1942 films 1942 comedy films Films directed by Tancred Ibsen Norwegian comedy films Norwegian black-and-white films 1940s Norwegian-language films {{1940s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tørres Snørtevold
''Tørres Snørtevold'' is a 1940 in film, 1940 Norway, Norwegian comedy film directed by Tancred Ibsen. It starred Alfred Maurstad, Folkman Schaanning and Anton Jessen and was based on the novel ''Jacob (novel), Jacob'' by Alexander Kielland. Plot External links * 1940 films 1940s historical comedy films Norwegian black-and-white films 1940s Norwegian-language films Films based on Norwegian novels Norwegian historical comedy films Films directed by Tancred Ibsen 1940 comedy films {{1940s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tante Pose
''Tante Pose'' is a 1940 Norwegian film, directed by Leif Sinding, based on the book by Norwegian author Gabriel Scott. It stars Henny Skjønberg in the title role. Synopsis The Christmas preparations are underway at the wealthy Bals family farm. Everyone is busy getting ready for days of season celebrations when a message arrives that puts an immediate damper on the festivities; Magistrate The term magistrate is used in a variety of systems of governments and laws to refer to a civilian officer who administers the law. In ancient Rome, a '' magistratus'' was one of the highest ranking government officers, and possessed both judic ... Bals' cranky old sister - nicknamed "tante Pose" (direct translation: auntie bag) - has announced her arrival at the farm. The aunt and old grandpa Bals can't stand each other and from the moment she shows her face there is a state of war between the two, seriously complicating the family celebrations. The movie was a huge hit in Norwegian mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ungen
''Ungen'' (The Child or The Kid) is a Norway, Norwegian drama film from 1938 directed by Rasmus Breistein. The lead roles are played by Eva Sletto, Harald Heide Steen, and Ragnhild Hald. It is a film adaptation of Oskar Braaten's 1911 play ''Ungen: folkeliv i fire akter'' (The Child: Everyday Life in Four Acts). A new version of the film was made in 1974 as a musical. Plot Julius and Milja are in love with each other and they also work at the same factory. Petrina, a girl from Oslo's Grønland, Oslo, Grønland neighborhood, flirts with Julius and tricks him into stealing from the factory, which causes him to be fired. A year passes, and Julius has left Milja for Petrina. Milja has had a child and during the day, when she works, she leaves the child with Hønse-Lovisa. A doctor, who has been sent out by rich people to find children to adopt, persuades Milja to give away her child. After she has given her child up, she realizes what she has done and becomes desperate. However, Hønse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
