Oscar Rosander (25 July 1901 – 7 May 1971) was a

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film editor with more than 100 feature film credits. He was born in

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in 1901. He studied modern languages at

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and later worked with film

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and editing for the Swedish film studio

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. Rosander had an extended, notable collaboration on twelve films with the director

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, including Bergman's debut film ''

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'' (1946) as well as ''

Smiles of a Summer Night ''Smiles of a Summer Night'' ( sv, Sommarnattens leende) is a 1955 Swedish comedy film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman. It was shown at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival. In 2005 ''TIME'' magazine ranked it one of the 100 greatest films si ...

'' (1955), '' Wild Strawberries'' (1957), '' The Magician'' (1958), and ''

The Virgin Spring ''The Virgin Spring'' ( sv, Jungfrukällan) is a 1960 Swedish rape and revenge film directed by Ingmar Bergman. Set in medieval Sweden, it is a tale about a father's merciless response to the rape and murder of his young daughter. The story was ...

'' (1960). In his autobiography, Bergman credits Rosander with teaching him the possibilities of editing and of "editing behind the camera". He died at

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, in 1971.

Selected filmography

* '' Ship Ahoy!'' (1931) * ''

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'' (1935) * ''

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'' (1936) * ''

The Wedding Trip ''The Wedding Trip'' (german: Die Hochzeitsreise) is a 1969 German-Italian comedy film directed by Ralf Gregan and starring Liselotte Pulver, Dieter Hallervorden and Ewa Strömberg.Bock & Bergfelder p.379 Synopsis After seven years of marriage ...

'' (1936) * '' The Family Secret'' (1936) * ''

Sara Learns Manners ''Sara Learns Manners'' (Swedish: ''Sara lär sig folkvett'') is a 1937 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Tutta Rolf, Emma Meissner and Aino Taube.Qvist & Von Bagh p.128 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. ...

'' (1937) * ''

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'' (1937) * ''

Oh, Such a Night! ''Oh, Such a Night!'' (Swedish: ''O, en så'n natt!'') is a 1937 Swedish romantic comedy film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Thor Modéen, Sickan Carlsson, Birgit Tengroth and Kirsten Heiberg.Qvist & Von Bagh p.86 It was shot at the Rå ...

'' (1937) * ''

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'' (1938) * ''

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'' (1938) * '' The Great Love'' (1938) * ''

Just a Bugler ''Just a Bugler'' (Swedish: ''Bara en trumpetare'') is a 1938 Swedish comedy film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Adolf Jahr, Elof Ahrle and Sickan Carlsson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.86 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and locat ...

'' (1938) * '' Thunder and Lightning'' (1938) * ''

Styrman Karlssons flammor ''Styrman Karlssons flammor'' (First Mate Karlsson's Sweethearts) is a Swedish film comedy from 1938 directed by Gustaf Edgren. The script was written by Oscar Rydqvist and Oscar Hemberg. It was based on Sigge Strömberg's novels ''Styrman Karl ...

'' (1938) * '' Good Friends and Faithful Neighbours'' (1938) * ''

Only One Night ''Only One Night'' (german: Nur eine Nacht) is a 1950 West German drama film directed by Fritz Kirchhoff and starring Marianne Hoppe, Hans Söhnker and Willy Maertens.Bock & Bergfelder p. 52 It was shot at the Tempelhof Studios in West Berlin. Th ...

'' (1939) * '' Whalers'' (1939) * '' Nothing But the Truth'' (1939) * ''

Kiss Her! ''Kiss Her!'' (Swedish: ''Kyss henne!'') is a 1940 Swedish comedy film directed by Weyler Hildebrand and starring Annalisa Ericson, Thor Modéen and Åke Söderblom. It is a remake of the 1933 German film '' And Who Is Kissing Me?''.Klaus p.131 T ...

'' (1940) * ''

One, But a Lion! ''One, But a Lion!'' (Swedish: ''En, men ett lejon!'') is a 1940 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Håkan Westergren, Annalisa Ericson and Marianne Aminoff.Larsson & Marklund p.118 The film's art direction was by Arne ...

'' (1940) * ''

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'' (1940) * ''

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'' (1940) * ''

Bright Prospects ''Bright Prospects'' (Swedish:''Den ljusnande framtid'') is a 1941 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Signe Hasso, Ernst Eklund and Erik 'Bullen' Berglund.Larsson & Marklund p.118 The film's art direction was by Arne � ...

'' (1941) * ''

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 i ...

'' (1941) * ''

Poor Ferdinand ''Poor Ferdinand'' (Swedish: ''Stackars Ferdinand'') is a 1941 Swedish comedy film directed by Nils Jerring and starring Thor Modéen, Åke Söderblom and Tollie Zellman.Holmstrom p.179 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film' ...

'' (1941) * ''

The Fight Continues ''The Fight Continues'' (Swedish: ''Striden går vidare'') is a 1941 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Victor Sjöström, Renée Björling and Anne-Margrethe Björlin.Larsson & Marklund p.116 The film's art direction was ...

'' (1941) * ''

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 ...

'' (1941) * ''

We're All Errand Boys ''We're All Errand Boys'' (Swedish: ''Springpojkar är vi allihopa!'') is a 1941 Swedish comedy film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Åke Söderblom, Rune Halvarsson and Gunnar Höglund.Qvist & Von Bagh p.93 It was shot at the Råsunda St ...

'' (1941) * ''

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 Vilhe ...

'' (1942) * ''

It Is My Music ''It Is My Music'' (Swedish: ''Det ar min musik'') is a 1942 Swedish comedy film directed by Börje Larsson and starring Nils Kihlberg, Eva Henning and Sigurd Wallén.Qvist & Von Bagh p.53 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The fi ...

'' (1942) * ''

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 se ...

'' (1943) * ''

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'' (1943) * '' Little Napoleon'' (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 Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets ...

'' (1943) * ''

Dolly Takes a Chance ''Dolly Takes a Chance'' (Swedish: ''Dolly tar chansen'') is a 1944 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Marguerite Viby, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Lasse Krantz.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.62 A separate Danish ve ...

'' (1944) * ''

The Emperor of Portugallia ''The Emperor of Portugallia'' (Swedish: ''Kejsarn av Portugallien'') is a novel by Nobel-laureate Selma Lagerlöf, published in 1914 with drawings by Albert Engström. Lagerlöf called it a "Swedish King Lear". The novel was a success with crit ...

'' (1944) * '' The Invisible Wall'' (1944) * ''

Jolanta the Elusive Pig ''Jolanta the Elusive Pig'' ( sv, Jolanta - den gäckande suggan) is a 1945 Swedish comedy film directed by Hugo Bolander, Oscar Winge and starring Winge, Ninni Löfberg and Thor Modéen.Waldekranz p.789 It is a remake of the 1934 German film '' T ...

'' (1945) * ''

The Journey Away ''The Journey Away'' ( sv, Resan bort) is a 1945 Swedish drama film directed by Alf Sjöberg and starring Gunn Wållgren, Holger Löwenadler and Maj-Britt Nilsson. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location around Lysek ...

'' (1945) * ''

His Majesty Must Wait ''His Majesty Must Wait'' (Swedish: ''Hans Majestat får vänta'') is a 1945 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Sture Lagerwall, Åke Söderblom and Aino Taube.Qvist & Von Bagh p.62 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in ...

'' (1945) * ''

Oss tjuvar emellan eller En burk ananas ''Oss tjuvar emellan eller En burk ananas'' () is a Swedish comedy film from 1945 directed by Olof Molander. The film script was written by the Norwegian writer Helge Krog and the music was composed by Dag Wirén. The film was shot at Filmstaden ...

'' (1945) * ''

The Gallows Man ''The Gallows Man'' (Swedish: ''Galgmannen'') is a 1945 Swedish historical drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Edvin Adolphson, Wanda Rothgardt and Inga Tidblad.Qvist & Von Bagh p.58 The film's sets were designed by the art directo ...

'' (1945) * ''

The Balloon ''The Balloon'' (Swedish: ''Ballongen'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Göran Gentele and Nils Poppe and starring Poppe, Marianne Löfgren, Ingrid Borthen and Inga Landgré.Klossner p.32 The film's sets were designed by the art directo ...

'' (1946) * ''

Evening at the Djurgarden ''Evening at the Djurgarden'' (Swedish: ''Djurgårdskvällar'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Rolf Husberg and starring Adolf Jahr, Emy Hagman and Nils Ericsson.Krawc p.425 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm. Th ...

'' (1946) * ''

Kristin Commands ''Kristin Commands'' (Swedish: ''Kristin kommenderar'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Edgren and starring Dagmar Ebbesen, Wanda Rothgardt and Gunnar Björnstrand.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.55 The film's sets w ...

'' (1946) * ''

Affairs of a Model ''Affairs of a Model'' (Swedish: ''Det är min modell'') is a 1946 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Maj-Britt Nilsson, Alf Kjellin and Olof Winnerstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.115 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Sto ...

'' (1946) * ''

Poor Little Sven ''Poor Little Sven'' (Swedish: ''Stackars lilla Sven'') is a 1947 Swedish comedy film directed by Hugo Bolander and starring Nils Poppe, Annalisa Ericson and Hjördis Petterson.Qvist & Von Bagh p.126 The film's sets were designed by the art direc ...

'' (1947) * ''

Rail Workers ''Rail Workers'' (Swedish: ''Rallare'') is a 1947 Swedish drama film directed by Arne Mattsson and starring Victor Sjöström, John Elfström and Gunnel Broström.McIlroy p.71 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were ...

'' (1947) * ''

Soldier's Reminder ''Soldier's Reminder'' (Swedish: ''Krigsmans erinran'') is a 1947 Swedish drama film directed by Hampe Faustman and starring Elof Ahrle, Birgit Tengroth and Gunnar Björnstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.74 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockhol ...

'' (1947) * '' A Swedish Tiger'' (1948) * ''

Private Bom ''Private Bom'' (Swedish: ''Soldat Bom'') is a 1948 Swedish comedy film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Nils Poppe, Inga Landgré and Gunnar Björnstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.55 The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils ...

'' (1948) * '' I Am with You'' (1948) * ''

Father Bom ''Father Bom'' (Swedish: ''Pappa Bom'') is a 1949 Swedish comedy film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Nils Poppe, Gunnar Björnstrand and Sif Ruud.Qvist & Von Bagh p.55 The film's sets were designed by the art director Nils Svenwall. ...

'' (1949) * ''

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 ...

'' (1949) * '' Woman in White'' (1949) * ''

Love Wins Out ''Love Wins Out'' (Swedish: ''Kärleken segrar'') is a 1949 Swedish drama film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Karl-Arne Holmsten, Ingrid Thulin and Ilselil Larsen.Qvist & Von Bagh p.146 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm ...

'' (1949) * '' The Quartet That Split Up'' (1950) * ''

Fiancée for Hire ''Fiancée for Hire'' (Swedish: ''Fästmö uthyres'') is a 1950 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Olof Winnerstrand, Karl-Arne Holmsten and Eva Dahlbeck.Qvist & Von Bagh p.115 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stoc ...

'' (1950) * ''

Customs Officer Bom ''Customs Officer Bom'' (Swedish: ''Tull-Bom'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Nils Poppe, Inga Landgré and Gunnar Björnstrand.Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland p.56 The film's sets were desig ...

'' (1951) * ''

Beef and the Banana ''Beef and the Banana'' (Swedish: ''Biffen och Bananen'') is a 1951 Swedish comedy film directed by Rolf Husberg and starring Åke Grönberg, Åke Söderblom and Lillebil Kjellén.Segrave & Martin p.273 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stock ...

'' (1951) * ''

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 ...

'' (1951) * ''

Encounter with Life ''Encounter with Life'' (Swedish: ''Möte med livet'') is a 1952 Swedish drama film directed by Gösta Werner and starring Doris Svedlund, Per Oscarsson and Arnold Sjöstrand.Qvist & Von Bagh p.121 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockhol ...

'' (1952) * ''

Blondie, Beef and the Banana ''Blondie, Beef and the Banana'' (Swedish: ''Blondie Biffen och Bananen'') is a 1952 Swedish comedy film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Åke Grönberg, Åke Söderblom and Doris Svedlund. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockh ...

'' (1952) * '' Say It with Flowers'' (1952) * ''

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'' (1952) * '' The Glass Mountain'' (1953) * ''

Dance in the Smoke ''Dance in the Smoke'' (Swedish: ''I rök och dans'') is a 1954 Swedish musical comedy film directed by Bengt Blomgren and Yngve Gamlin and starring Martin Ljung, Annalisa Ericson and Stig Järrel.Qvist & Von Bagh p.108 It was shot at the Råsund ...

'' (1954) * '' The Unicorn'' (1955) * ''

Uncle's ''Uncle's'' (Swedish: ''Stampen'') is a 1955 Swedish comedy film directed by and starring Nils Poppe, Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz and Holger Löwenadler.Qvist & Von Bagh p.126 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were desi ...

'' (1955) * ''

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'' (1955) * ''

The Light from Lund ''The Light from Lund'' (Swedish: ''Ljuset från Lund'') is a 1955 Swedish comedy film directed by Hans Lagerkvist and starring Nils Poppe, Ann-Marie Gyllenspetz and Karl-Arne Holmsten.Qvist & Von Bagh p.126 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in ...

'' (1955) *'' Seventh Heaven'' (1956) * ''

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'' (1956) * '' The Song of the Scarlet Flower'' (1956) * ''

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'' (1957) * ''

The Halo Is Slipping ''The Halo Is Slipping'' (Swedish: ''Med glorian på sned'') is a 1957 Swedish comedy film directed by Hasse Ekman and starring Ekman, Sickan Carlsson, Sture Lagerwall and Yvonne Lombard. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film' ...

'' (1957) * ''

Playing on the Rainbow ''Playing on the Rainbow'' (Swedish: ''Lek på regnbågen'') is a 1958 Swedish drama film directed by Lars-Eric Kjellgren and starring Mai Zetterling, Alf Kjellin and Birger Malmsten.Qvist & Von Bagh p.97 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in ...

'' (1958) * ''

The Jazz Boy ''The Jazz Boy'' (Swedish: ''Jazzgossen'') is a 1958 Swedish musical film directed by Hasse Ekman and starring Ekman, Maj-Britt Nilsson, Elof Ahrle and Georg Funkquist.Gustafsson p.118 The film was an attempt to make a nostalgical cavalcade of th ...

'' (1958) * ''

A Goat in the Garden ''A Goat in the Garden'' (Swedish: ''Bock i örtagård'') is a 1958 Swedish comedy film directed by Gösta Folke and starring Edvin Adolphson, Gunnel Broström and Eva Stiberg. It was based on the 1933 novel of the same title by Fritiof Nilsson P ...

'' (1958) * ''

Only a Waiter ''Only a Waiter'' (Swedish: ''Bara en kypare'') is a 1959 Swedish comedy film directed by Alf Kjellin and starring Nils Poppe, Marianne Bengtsson and Git Gay.Qvist & Von Bagh p.126 It was the last in a series of seven films featuring Poppe in the ...

'' (1959) * ''

On a Bench in a Park ''On a Bench in a Park'' (Swedish: ''På en bänk i en park'') is a 1960 Swedish thriller film written and directed by Hasse Ekman.Qvist & Von Bagh p.37 He also stars, together with Sigge Fürst, Bengt Ekerot and Lena Granhagen. The film's sets w ...

'' (1960)

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