''Paradise'' (Swedish: ''Paradiset'') is a 1955 Swedish drama film directed by

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and starring

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, Gunnel Broström and

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.Qvist & Von Bagh p.61 It was shot at the

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. The film's sets were designed by the

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Carl Gyllenberg.

Synopsis

Two men lose their jobs due to their heavy drinking. While one is able to overcome alcoholism and get a steady job, the other struggles.

Cast

as Rudolf Ekström * Gunnel Broström as Rita Ekström * Naima Wifstrand as Mrs. Ekström * Åke Grönberg as Betil Karlsson *

as Ulla Karlsson * Doris Svedlund as Barbro *

as Lillebror * Åke Claesson as Doctor Martin * Hugo Björne as Erik Svenning *

Harry Ahlin Harry Ahlin (14 April 1900 – 31 July 1969) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in 60 films between 1919 and 1969. He was also the grandfather of actor/television producer Anton Glanzelius. Selected filmography * ''Ingmar's Inheritanc ...

as Ville * Elof Ahrle as Bertil's colleague *

Gösta Bernhard Gösta Bernhard (26 September 1910 – 4 January 1986) was a Swedish actor, film director and screenwriter. He appeared in more than 30 films between 1936 and 1975. He also directed 17 films between 1947 and 1975. He was born in Västervik, ...

as Arne * Eivor Engelbrektsson as Lily * Stig Järrel as Lars * Gösta Prüzelius as member of sobriety organization *

Sif Ruud Sif Einarsdotter Ruud Fallde born Sif Einarsdotter Ruud (6 May 1916 – 15 August 2011), best known as Sif Ruud, was a Swedish film actress. Born in Stockholm to Einar Ruud and Inez Engström, she began her career in 1938, and appeared in 14 ...

as Nora *

Georg Skarstedt Georg Skarstedt (31 January 1900 – 8 December 1976) was a Swedish actor. He appeared in more 120 films between 1920 and 1969. Selected filmography * ''The People of Norrland'' (1930) * ''A Night of Love by the Öresund'' (1931) * ''Inter ...

as Egon * Carl Ström as Mats * Lars Burman as drunk *

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as skier who finds Rudolf *

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as wife of sobriety organization member

References

Bibliography

* Qvist, Per Olov & von Bagh, Peter. ''Guide to the Cinema of Sweden and Finland''. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2000.

External links

* 1955 films Swedish drama films 1955 drama films 1950s Swedish-language films Films directed by Arne Ragneborn Swedish black-and-white films 1950s Swedish films {{1950s-Sweden-film-stub