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Randers Randers () is a city in Randers Municipality, Central Denmark Region on the Jutland peninsula. It is Denmark's sixth-largest city, with a population of 62,802 (as of 1 January 2022).Nørrebro Teater in

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.Danske Film
In 1929 he got his big break with the revue song '' Ølhunden glammer'' by

Poul Henningsen Poul Henningsen (9 September 1894 – 31 January 1967) was a Danish author, critic, architect, and designer. In Denmark, where he often is referred to simply as PH, he was one of the leading figures of the cultural life of Denmark between the Worl ...

. In 1936 he appeared in his first film, '' Cirkusrevyen'', a musical comedy in which he displayed his singing talents, directed by acclaimed directors Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and

Alice O'Fredericks Alice O'Fredericks (born Mitzi Otha Alice Frederiksen; 8 September 1899 – 18 February 1968) was a Danish actress, screenwriter, and film director. She is best known for directing the series of '' Far til Fire'' (''Father of Four'') comedi ...

. This paved the way for a successful film career in the 1930s and 1940s, successively appearing in leading roles in musical comedies directed by these people such as ''

Der var engang en vicevært ''Der var engang en vicevært'' is a 1937 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks and written by Børge Müller. The film stars Osvald Helmuth and Connie Meiling. Cast * Osvald Helmuth ... Vicevært Christensen * ...

'' (1937), ''

En fuldendt gentleman ''En fuldendt gentleman'' is a 1937 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks. Cast * Osvald Helmuth as Mortensen * Lau Lauritzen Jr. as Baron Henrik Falkenstjerne * Oda Pasborg as Bodil von Hauch * Karen Jønsson ...

'' (1937) but also thrillers such as '' Blaavand melder storm'' (1938). After the family film ''

Familien Olsen ''Familien Olsen'' is a 1940 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks. Cast * Osvald Helmuth as Grønthandler Alfred Olsen * Maria Garland as Christine Olsen *Berthe Qvistgaard as Karen Olsen *Karl Gustav Ahlefe ...

'' in 1940, Helmuth ended his duel partnership with Lauritzen Jr. and Fredericks and in 1941 played the leading role in

Emanuel Gregers Emanuel Gregers (28 December 1881 – 22 March 1957) was a Danish actor, screenwriter and film director. Gregers made 36 films during a career which extended over four decades from the Danish golden age of silent film until 1949. Critics often ...

's ''

En mand af betydning ''En mand af betydning'' is a 1941 Danish family film directed by Emanuel Gregers and starring Osvald Helmuth. Cast *Osvald Helmuth as Baldur Justesen * Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen as Fru Sonja Jensen *Inger Stender as Anita Justesen *Jens Asby as ...

'' in which he starred alongside

Inger Stender Inger Stender (1912–1989) was a Danish actress of stage, film and television whose sophisticated elegance and classic beauty earned her the description of Denmark's version of Marlene Dietrich. Early life Inger Margueritha Stender was born ...

and

Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen (22 September 1915 – 24 April 1982) was a Danish stage and film actress. She was married to Danish actor and comedian Dirch Passer. Filmography * '' Sun Over Denmark'' – 1936 * ' – 1938 * ''I dag begynder livet ...

. Helmuth did however reconcile with Fredericks in 1947 in the comedy '' Stjerneskud'', co-directed with

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. In 1960 he performed as a narrator in the short

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directed by

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, ''

A City Called Copenhagen ''A City Called Copenhagen'' ( da, En by ved navn København) is a 1960 Danish short documentary film directed by Jørgen Roos. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. The film received positive reception. Synopsis T ...

''. The film was nominated for an

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for Best Documentary Short. Of his more serious roles are in Jeppe in ''

Jeppe på bjerget ''Jeppe on the Hill; Or, The Transformed Peasant'' ( da, Jeppe på bjerget) is a Danish comedy by the Norwegian playwright Ludvig Holberg, written during the time of the Dano-Norwegian dual monarchy. The play premiered at the Lille Grønnegade ...

'', performed at the

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in 1954, and Doolittle in ''

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'' in 1960. On 21 March 1954 Osvald Helmuth appeared on

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in

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with

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. Together with

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he also sang a selection of "Gluntarne" duets. Notable songs sung by Helmuth include '' Dit hjerte er i fare Andresen'', '' Herlig en sommernat'', '' 100 mand og en bajer'' and '' Bar' engang imellem''. He was award a Knight of the Dannebrog in 1953 and during his 50-year anniversary in 1963, he was elevated to Knight of the 1st Degree. In 1961 he starred as an authority figure in the film, '' The Boy Who Loved Horses''. Helmuth's last film appearance was shortly before his death in

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's ''

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'', based upon the novel ''

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'' by

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Nobel Prize-winning author

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.Monty, I
''Sult'' (''Hunger'')
International Dictionary of Film and Filmmakers, 2000 The film was nominated for the

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and won the

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in 1967 and other awards for the cast after his death.

Death

He died on 18 March 1966 at the age of 71 following a nearly 60-year-long career. He was buried at Ordrup Cemetery. Osvald Helmuth was the father of actor

Frits Helmuth Frits Helmuth (3 July 1931 – 12 December 2004) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1938 and 2004. He was born and died in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was the son of Osvald Helmuth and is the father of Mikael Helmuth and Pu ...

.

Selected filmography

*'' Operabranden'' - 1912 *'' Det evige Had'' - 1915 *'' I Storm og Stille'' - 1915 *''

Hævnens Nat ''Blind Justice'' ( da, Hævnens nat, literally ''Revenge Night'') is a 1916 Danish silent drama film directed by Benjamin Christensen. Prints of the film exist in the Det Danske Filminstitut. Plot During a New Year's Eve party at the wealthy ...

'' - 1916 *'' Hendes Mands Forlovede'' - 1919 *'' De Nygifte'' - 1920 *'' Silkesstrumpan'' - 1921 *'' Tyvepak'' - 1921 *'' Ungkarleliv'' - 1921 *'' Cirkusrevyen - Hen te' kommoden'' - 1936 *''

Der var engang en vicevært ''Der var engang en vicevært'' is a 1937 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks and written by Børge Müller. The film stars Osvald Helmuth and Connie Meiling. Cast * Osvald Helmuth ... Vicevært Christensen * ...

'' - 1937 *''

En fuldendt gentleman ''En fuldendt gentleman'' is a 1937 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks. Cast * Osvald Helmuth as Mortensen * Lau Lauritzen Jr. as Baron Henrik Falkenstjerne * Oda Pasborg as Bodil von Hauch * Karen Jønsson ...

'' - 1937 *''

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'' - 1937 *'' Den mandlige husassistent'' - 1938 *'' Blaavand melder storm'' - 1938 *''

Familien Olsen ''Familien Olsen'' is a 1940 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks. Cast * Osvald Helmuth as Grønthandler Alfred Olsen * Maria Garland as Christine Olsen *Berthe Qvistgaard as Karen Olsen *Karl Gustav Ahlefe ...

'' - 1940 *''

En mand af betydning ''En mand af betydning'' is a 1941 Danish family film directed by Emanuel Gregers and starring Osvald Helmuth. Cast *Osvald Helmuth as Baldur Justesen * Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen as Fru Sonja Jensen *Inger Stender as Anita Justesen *Jens Asby as ...

'' - 1941 *'' Ebberød Bank'' - 1943 *'' Op med humøret'' - 1943 *'' Stjerneskud'' - 1947 *''

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'' - 1949 *''

Som sendt fra himlen ''Som sendt fra himlen'' ( en, As sent from Heaven) is a 1951 Danish comedy film directed by Johan Jacobsen. Cast *Mogens Wieth as Allan / Alfred Kragh * Birgitte Reimer as Laura Heiberg *Kjeld Petersen as Torsten Vinge * Erik Mørk as Herbert ...

'' - 1951 *''

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'' - 1951 *''

Den kloge mand (1956) Den may refer to: * Den (room), a small room in a house * Maternity den, a lair where an animal gives birth Media and entertainment * ''Den'' (album), 2012, by Kreidler * Den (''Battle Angel Alita''), a character in the ''Battle Angel Alita' ...

'' - 1956 *'' Pigen i søgelyset'' - 1959 *'' En by ved navn København'' - 1960 *''

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'' - 1961 *'' Harry og kammertjeneren'' - 1961 *'' Jensen længe leve'' - 1965 *''

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'' - 1966

References

Literature

* John Lindskog, ''Faders vilje - Osvald, Søster og Frits Helmut - dramaet bag scenen'', Aschehoug, 2006. . * Sven Borre, ''Bogen om Osvald'', Stig Vendelkjærs Forlag, 1967. * Osvald Helmuth, ''Lev stærkt - dø gammel'', Stig Vendelkær, 1963. (Erindringer)

External links

*
Osvald Helmuth at Danskefilm.dk
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Life and career

Death

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References

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