''Madame besøker Oslo'' (Madame Visits Oslo) is a

Norwegian Norwegian, Norwayan, or Norsk may refer to: *Something of, from, or related to Norway, a country in northwestern Europe *Norwegians, both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway *Demographics of Norway *The Norwegian language, including the ...

silent film from 1927. The original screenplay was written by

Alf Rød Alf Rød (February 19, 1894 – December 18, 1969) was a Norwegians, Norwegian screenwriter, playwright, and film director. He was the brother of the actor Einar Rød. Rød's main activity was as a screenwriter. He debuted as a screenwriter in 1 ...

, but the film was produced based on a version of the screenplay reworked by

Harry Ivarson Harry Ivarson (September 7, 1892 – 1967) was a Norwegian film director and screenwriter. Ivarson was born in Chicago, the son of the actor William Ivarson and actress Anna Ivarson. In addition to Harry, the couple had a son Wictor (born in 189 ...

and Gurly Drangsholt. Ivarson also directed the film, and Drangsholt was the production manager and assistant director.

Plot

On the Berlin–Copenhagen express, Madame Vera Wadjevska and her friend Baron Felix de Video meet the rich banker Wagelsten from Sydney, who after many years of absence is on his way home to Norway to take over an estate. Wagelsten, however, suddenly falls dead, and the baron, who has an astonishing resemblance to Wagelsten, assumes his identity. On the estate, young Helge lives in the certain belief that the beautiful property belongs to him, but he suddenly hears that the real owner, an uncle, is on his way. The impostor couple come and take over the estate. When they announce that the yacht ''Mayfair'' is for sale, it is bought by the rich wholesaler Heegaard from Oslo, who comes to the estate together with his daughter Edith. Helge gets a job as a sailor aboard the ''Mayfair'' without anyone knowing who he really is. He soon understands that something does not add up with his uncle, and he is supported by Edith, whom he has become friends with after he saves her life. Madame Vera, in turn, suspects Helge, whom she understands is no ordinary sailor, and tries to get him out of the way, but things do not go according to plan. Instead, Helge gets the opportunity to rescue Edith from the clutches of the baron, who has lured her out to the estate to compromise her. The police are now on the trail of the impostor couple, who flee at a furious speed and drive off a cliff. Helge now inherits the estate and marries Edith.

Cast

Naima Wifstrand Naima Wifstrand (; 4 September 1890 – 23 October 1968) was a Swedish film actress, operetta singer, troubadour, director and composer. In her later years, she was cast in several supporting roles in Ingmar Bergman films. Biography Born Siri ...

as Madame Vera Wadjevska *

Joachim Holst-Jensen Joachim Holst-Jensen (16 June 1880 – 7 March 1963) was a Norwegian stage and film actor. He appeared in more than 40 films between 1927 and 1960. Partial filmography * '' Den glade enke i Trangvik'' (1927) - Berg, telegrafist * '' Madame ...

as Baron Felix de Video *

Erling Drangsholt Erling Drangsholt (October 29, 1885 – November 20, 1950) was a Norwegian actor. Filmography * 1927: '' Den glade enke i Trangvik'', as engineer Vang * 1927: ''Madame besøker Oslo'', as Helge Wagelsten * 1933: '' Jeppe på bjerget'', as the ...

as Helge Wagelsten * Lars Johannessen as Heegaard, a factory owner *

Sonja Mjøen Sonja Mjøen (25 December 1898 – 25 February 1993) was a Norwegian actress, journalist and author. Biography She was born in Christiania (now Oslo), Norway. She was the daughter of Claire Grevérus Mjøen (1874–1963) and Jon Alfred Mj ...

as Edith *

Per Kvist Per Kvist was the artist name of Vidar Wexelsen (4 April 1890 – 23 May 1947), a Norwegian revue writer, entertainer, stage actor, film actor and children's writer. Personal life Wexelsen was born in Overhalla as a son of vicar, politician a ...

as boatsman on the ''Mayfair'' * August Mowinckel-Nilsen as Freddie Juul *

Einar Vaage Einar Vaage (March 1, 1889 – June 11, 1973) was a Norwegian actor. Vaage was active in Oslo from 1921 onward, where he was engaged with the Central Theater (from 1925 to 1931) and the Oslo New Theater. The comedy roles that Vaage played in ...

as Wagelsteen, a banker *

Eugen Skjønberg Conrad Eugen Skjønberg (March 27, 1889 – July 25, 1971) was a Norwegian actor. Eugen Skjønberg was married to the actress Henny Skjønberg. They resided at Ramstad. He was the father of Per Skjønberg, Pål Skjønberg, and Espen Skjønberg, ...

as Albert *

Hilda Fredriksen Hilda Fredriksen (December 10, 1873 – June 30, 1945) was a Norwegian stage and film actress. Family Hilda Fredriksen was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway, as the daughter of the police officer Carl Fredriksen (1847–1902) and Maren Gusta ...

as Albert's wife * Oscar Leffmann as the first butler * Johannes Jensen as the second butler *

Erling Krogh Erling Krogh (September 12, 1888 – October 28, 1968) was a Norwegian operatic tenor. Biography Krogh was born in Kristiania (now Oslo). He attended the Oslo Cathedral School until 1905, and then studied at the Royal Academy of Arts and Crafts ...

as a troubadour *

Ellen Isefiær Ellen Isefiær (7 December 1899 – 28 September 1985) was a Norwegian actress and stage director. She staged more than 200 productions during her career. Biography Isefiær was born in Kristiansand, Norway to Thomas Engelhardt Isefiær and ...

as a guest

References

External links

''Madame besøker Oslo''
at the

National Library of Norway The National Library of Norway ( no, Nasjonalbiblioteket) was established in 1989. Its principal task is "to preserve the past for the future". The library is located both in Oslo and in Mo i Rana. The building in Oslo was restored and reopened i ...

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