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Rune Lindström (screenwriter)
Gustaf Rune Lindström (28 April 1916 – 25 April 1973) was a Swedish screenwriter and actor. He wrote for more than 30 films between 1942 and 1971. Biography Rune Lindström was a scriptwriter, poet, illustrator, director and actor. He had intended to become a priest and began studying theology at Uppsala University, but interrupted his studies when he had an unexpectedly great success with ''The Heavenly Play''. At the play's premiere in 1941 in the university hall in Uppsala, he played the lead role himself. Lindström went on to write three well-known plays in Dalarna; in addition to ''The Heavenly Play'', which has been performed in Leksand every summer since 1949, he also wrote ''Ingmarsspelen'' in Nås in 1959 and ''Skinnarspelet'', which has been the opening act of the midsummer celebrations in Malung since its premiere in June 1967. In 1946, Lindström was commissioned to read Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem " Ring Out, Wild Bells" at Skansen at the stroke of midni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fagersta
Fagersta is a locality and the seat of Fagersta Municipality in Västmanland County, Sweden, with 11,130 inhabitants in 2010. Geography The city is located at the junction of two railways between Ludvika-Västerås and Avesta (Krylbo)-Örebro, in the heart of the historic Bergslagen region which is rich in copper and iron ore. The 60th parallel north passes through the town. History There has been mining activity in the Fagersta area since the 15th century but it was not organized until the 17th century and was not made a corporation until 1873, when Fagersta Bruks AB was founded. Fagersta was made a city in 1944 when the industrial hot spot of Fagersta merged with its service-oriented neighbour Västanfors. It is now the seat of Fagersta Municipality. The Fagersta airspace surveillance tower is a Second World War observation platform located to protect a nearby steel mill. Industry Today's industry is focused on hard metal tools (Seco Tools AB and Atlas Copco Secoroc A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Emperor Of Portugallia (film)
''The Emperor of Portugallia'' (Swedish: ''Kejsarn av Portugallien'') is a 1944 Swedish historical drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Victor Sjöström, Gunn Wållgren and Karl-Arne Holmsten.Qvist & Von Bagh p.115 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in the city's Old Town and the province of Värmland. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Nils Svenwall and Arne Åkermark. It is based on the 1914 novel of the same title by Selma Lagerlöf, which had previously been adapted into the 1925 American silent film ''The Tower of Lies''. Cast * Victor Sjöström as Jan i Skrolycka * Gunn Wållgren as Klara Fina Gulleborg * Karl-Arne Holmsten as August där Nol * Hilda Borgström as Mor i Falla * Olof Winnerstrand as Agrippa Prästberg * Holger Löwenadler as Lars Gunnarsson * Märta Ekström as Katrin * Marianne Löfgren as Jenny * Sture Lagerwall as Johan Agaton Holm * Hugo Björne as Captain of Lübeck Ship * Carl Str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salka Valka
''Salka Valka'' is a 1954 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Gunnel Broström, Folke Sundquist and Margaretha Krook. It was shot at the Stockholm studios of Nordisk Tonefilm and location shooting, on location in Iceland. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. It is based on the novel of the same title by the Icelandic writer Halldór Laxness.Nordic National Cinemas p.92 Cast * Gunnel Broström as Salka Valka * Folke Sundquist as Arnaldur Björnsson * Margaretha Krook Margaretha Knutsdotter Krook (15 October 1925 – 7 May 2001) was a Swedish stage and film actress. She won the Eugene O'Neill Award in 1974. In 1976, she won the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress for the film ''Release the Prisoners to Spring''. ... as Sigurlina Jonsdottir * Erik Strandmark as Steinthor Steinsson * Birgitta Pettersson as Young Salka Valka * Nils Hallberg as Angantyr Bogesen * Rune Carlsten as Johan Bogesen * Sigge Fürst as Salvation Army ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enchanted Walk
''Enchanted Walk'' (Swedish: ''Förtrollad vandring'') is a 1954 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Folke Sundquist, Elsa Prawitz and Edvin Adolphson.Scandinavian Cinema p.258 The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Synopsis A travelling theatre company arrives in a small town. However the director then flees with the company's funds. Cast * Folke Sundquist as Henrik Ulfsax * Elsa Prawitz as Louise von Bogenhusen * Edvin Adolphson as Johan Kasimir Enquist * Hjördis Petterson as Mrs. Emilie Hassel * Erik Hell as Strong Man * Nils Hallberg as Mr. Bummel * Magnus Kesster as Magnus von Bogenhusen * Sonja Stjernquist as Lena * Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt as Mefistofeles * Georg Skarstedt as Thin Man * John Melin as Theatre Manager * Julia Cæsar as Emma, cook * Sven Magnusson as Singer * Lissi Alandh as Waitress * Ernst Brunman as Irate Theatre Visitor * Ulla-Bella Fridh as Actress * Ingemar Holde as Stage manager * John Norrm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For The Sake Of My Intemperate Youth
''For the Sake of My Intemperate Youth'' ( sv, För min heta ungdoms skull) is a 1952 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson. It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Aino Taube - Greta Arvidsson * Georg Rydeberg - Karl Arvidsson * Nils Hallberg - Kuno Andersson * Ulla-Bella Fridh - Maj (as Ulla-Britt Fridh) * Ester Roeck-Hansen - Berit Altman * Erik 'Bullen' Berglund - Altman (as Erik Berglund) * Ib Schønberg - Madsen (as Ib Schönberg) * Naima Wifstrand - Vendela Påhlman * Margareta Fahlén - Elaine * Ragnvi Lindbladh - Marianne (as Ragnvi Lindblad) * Wiktor Andersson - School Janitor (as Kulörten Andersson) * Else Jarlbak - Maid (as Elsie Jarlback) * Hanny Schedin - Maj's Mother * Birgitta Olzon - Maj's Schoolmate (as Birgitta Olsson) * Axel Högel - Train Conductor * Mats Björne - Jens * Lars Egge - Dr. Knut Hegel * Erik Hell - Blind Musician * Maj-Britt Nilsson - Ingrid 'Ninni' Arvidsson * Folke Sundquist Folke Sundquist (4 November 192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love (1952 Film)
''Love'' (Swedish: ''Kärlek'') is a 1952 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Sven Lindberg, Doris Svedlund and Victor Sjöström.Qvist & Von Bagh p.115 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Cast * Sven Lindberg as Einar Brandt, priest * Doris Svedlund as Inga Tomasson * Erik Strandmark as Anton Tomasson * Victor Sjöström as Bishop * Anders Henrikson as Sylvester Andreasson * Hugo Björne as Andersson, parish clerk * Gunnel Lindblom as Rebecka Andersson * Kolbjörn Knudsen as Brandéus, dean * Jarl Kulle as Wilhelm Andreasson * Märta Dorff as Selma Danielsson * Torsten Lilliecrona as Johan Johansson * Jan Molander as Sofus, fisherman * Axel Högel as Simon, fisherman * Josua Bengtson as Fisherman * Wiktor Andersson as Shoemaker * Emmy Albiin as Hanna * Anders Andelius as Emrik Danielsson, Selma's son * Mats Björne as Member of boat's crew * Elsa Ebbesen as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skipper In Stormy Weather
''Skipper in Stormy Weather'' (Swedish: ''Skeppare i blåsväder'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Gunnar Olsson and starring Adolf Jahr, Elof Ahrle and Bengt Eklund. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location around Gothenburg. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Synopsis An elderly fisherman refuses to recognise the need to replace his fishing vessel. Cast * Adolf Jahr as Alexander Alexandersson * Elof Ahrle as Trekvarts-Olle * Bengt Eklund as Åke Kristiansson * Sigbrit Molin as Britta Alexandersson * Gunnar Olsson as Birger Birgersson * Sven-Eric Gamble as Verner Kristiansson * Dagmar Olsson as Astrid Birgersson * Arthur Fischer as Sigurd * Magnus Kesster as Kristiansson Sr. * Frithiof Bjärne as 'Tarzan' * Mats Björne as Harry * Julia Cæsar as Julia, customer * Åke Grönberg as Singer * Kaj Hjelm as Sven * Stig Johanson as Gustaf * Oscar Ljung as Valter * Harry Ahlin as Hamnbas i Göt ... [...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] |
Realm Of Man
''Realm of Man'' (Swedish: ''Människors rike'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Gösta Folke and starring Ulf Palme, Anita Björk and Erik Hell.Qvist & Von Bagh p.12 It is based on a novel of the same name by Sven Edvin Salje. The film's sets were designed by the art director Bibi Lindström. Location shooting took place around Jämshög. Cast * Ulf Palme as Kjell Arvid Loväng * Anita Björk as Birgit Maria Larsson * Erik Hell as Aron Loväng * Ragnvi Lindbladh as Sonja Eriksson * Märta Arbin as Inga Loväng * Oscar Ljung as Andreasson * Agneta Prytz as Edla * Jan-Erik Lindqvist as Janne * Artur Cederborgh as Måns-Erik Eriksson * Ivar Kåge as Osbor, doctor * Torsten Winge as Beck-Lasse * Erik Strandell as Georg Larsson * Artur Rolén as Stall-Jonte * Sven Magnusson as Aron's fellow worker * Nils Hultgren as Miller * Harry Ahlin as Auctioneer * Karl Olof Hallin as Vicar * Bertil Berglund as Torvidsson * Adèle Lundvall as Margit * Hugo Tranberg as Birgit's father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vi Flyr På Rio
''Vi flyr på Rio'' ( sv, Vi flyger på Rio, We're Flying to Rio) is a Swedish–Norwegian drama film from 1949. Plot When captain Curt Åhs comes home one day, he discovers that his wife has been unfaithful. Curt gets to know the flight attendant Berit. They experience adventure together during a flight to Rio de Janeiro. Background and reception The film had its Norwegian premiere on November 17, 1949 and was about Scandinavian Airlines' long-haul flights on the new route to South America. The film included an authentic crash scene, which was originally shown in the Swedish film '' Ungdom av idag'' (Youth of Today). The critics gave the film mixed reviews. On the one hand, they one praised the actors but, on the other hand, they considered the story to sometimes be hackneyed and lacking depth. Cast * Åke Ohberg as Curt Åhs, the captain * Inger Juel as Karin Åhs, his wife * Lars Nordrum as Frans Hauge, the pilot * Per Oscarsson as Helmer Wallberg, the co-pilot * Margareta F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am With You (1948 Film)
''I Am with You'' (Swedish: ''Jag är med eder...'') is a 1948 Swedish drama film directed by Gösta Stevens and starring Victor Sjöström, Rune Lindström and Nils Dahlgren. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. Location shooting took place around Victoria Falls and the Mberengwa District. It received backing from the Church of Sweden and was picked up for American distribution the following year.Suit p.115 Synopsis Helge Tellberg leaves Sweden with his wife and young son to become a missionary in Southern Rhodesia. Cast * Victor Sjöström as Vicar * Rune Lindström as Helge Tellberg * Carin Cederström as Carin * Lars Lindström as Lasse * Nils Dahlgren as Henrik Ljung * Carl Ström as Bishop * Åke Fridell as Carlsson * Signe Lundberg-Settergren as Maria * Erik Forslund Erik Forslund (22 October 1878 – 12 March 1960) was a Swedish actor. He appeared in more than 70 films between ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |