''The Nuthouse'' ( sv, Dårskapens hus) is a 1951

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comedy Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term o ...

film directed by

Hasse Ekman Hasse Ekman (born Hans Gösta Ekman; 10September 191515February 2004) was a Swedish director, actor, writer and producer for film, stage and television. Biography Hasse Ekman is probably Sweden's most successful and critically acclaimed film ...

Plot summary

During excavations in Stockholm in the year 2248 45,000 feet film from the 1940s by master director

is found. The material is in disarray but the ''Society for Ancient Film Research'' compiles material that is believed to master his artistic intentions. The story is compiled from several of Hasse Ekman's 1940s movies. Among them: ''

Första divisionen ''Första divisionen'' ( eng, First Squadron) is a 1941 Swedish drama film directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot summary After a period of hospitalization, caused by an aircraft accident, second lieutenant Gunnar Bråde returns to his old squadron. Du ...

'', ''

Flames in the Dark ''Flames in the Dark'' ( sv, Lågor i dunklet) is a 1942 Swedish drama film directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot summary Rolf Nordmark and Eva Berg both work as teachers at Ringsala boarding school. Rolf has long been in love with Eva, but when the sem ...

'', ''

Ombyte av tåg ''Ombyte av tåg'' (''Change of Train'') is a 1943 Swedish drama film directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot Inga Dahl, an unemployed actress, and Joakim Lundell is a couple from times past, many years later by chance they happen to meet on a train sta ...

'', '' Excellensen'', ''

Kungliga patrasket ''Kungliga patrasket'' ( eng, The Royal Rabble) is a 1945 Swedish drama film directed by Hasse Ekman. Ekman was inspired by his father, Gösta Ekman and the Barrymore family. Plot summary The film circles around the Anker family who are all act ...

'', ''

Fram för lilla Märta ''Fram för lilla Märta'' or ''På livets ödesvägar '' is a 1945 Swedish comedy film directed by Hasse Ekman and starring Stig Järrel and Hasse Ekman. Plot The story takes its beginning in 2006 in Sweden, sixty years in the future from the p ...

'', '' Lilla Märta kommer tillbaka'' and ''

Banketten ''Banketten'' ( eng, The Banquet) is a 1948 Swedish drama film which is directed by Hasse Ekman. Plot summary Jacob Cotten is just about to turn 60 years old and his prominent family will hold a banquet in his honour to celebrate the occasion. ...

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Cast

as Hans Hasseson Ekman/second lieutenant Bråde/Kim/Kurre *

Lars Hanson Lars Mauritz Hanson (26 July 1886 – 8 April 1965) was a Swedish film and stage actor, internationally mostly remembered for his motion picture roles during the silent film era. Biography Born in Göteborg, Sweden, Hanson began his career on t ...

as Colonel von Blankenau *

Elsie Albiin Elsie Albiin (17 December 1921 – 3 April 2009) was a Swedish actress born in Helsingborg. She appeared in several films, including 1953's '' Intimate Relations''. She was a widow for the last eleven years of her life. Her husband was Tony Fo ...

as Elisabeth, the Colonels daughter * Gunnar Sjöberg as Captain Hansson, Chairman in Lillköpings Homofilurer *

Edvin Adolphson Gustav Edvin Adolphson (25 February 1893 – 31 October 1979) was a Swedish film actor and director who appeared in over 500 roles. He made his debut in 1912. He appeared with Ingrid Bergman in ''Only One Night'' (1939), and is noted for his ...

as Göran Dahl, Physical training instructor at Lillköpings boarding school *

Stig Järrel Stig Järrel (8February 19101July 1998) was a Swedish actor, film director and revue artist. Järrel was one of the most popular actors in Sweden during his career, and also one of the most productive, participating in a total of 131 films. He a ...

as Birger Sjögren, teacher in dead languages at the boarding school *

Inga Tidblad Inga Sofia Tidblad (29 May 1901 – 12 September 1975) was a Swedish actress. She was one of the most praised actresses in Swedish theatre during her lifetime. Biography Tidblad grew up in Stockholm as daughter to engineer Otto Tidblad and ...

as Eva, maladjusted housewife, Birgers wife *

Hilda Borgström Hilda Teresia Borgström (13 October 1871 – 2 January 1953) was a Swedish stage and film actress. Biography Born in 1871 in Stockholm, Borgström made her film debut in 1912. She starred in leading parts in Victor Sjöström's silent fi ...

as Charlotta Dahl, widow, owner of Lillköpings Bryggerier *

Sonja Wigert Sonja Wigert (11 November 1913 – 12 April 1980) was a Norwegian-Swedish actress. She appeared in 34 films between 1934 and 1960. She was a spy in World War II. Ingrid Bolsø Berdal portrayed her in the film ''The Spy''. Selected filmogra ...

as Inga, Charlottas granddaughter *

Eva Henning Eva Henning (born Eva Wetlesen; 10 May 1920 – 18 April 2016) was a Swedish stage and movie actress. Career Born in Newark, New York, US, Henning was trained at the Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school (1938–40) in Sweden and made her ...

as Monika, daughter to art photographer Gottfrid *

Douglas Håge Douglas Håge (6 March 1898 – 18 November 1959) was a Swedish actor. He appeared in nearly 100 films between 1932 and 1959. Selected filmography * '' Career'' (1938) * '' Just a Bugler'' (1938) * '' The Great Love'' (1938) * '' Nothing B ...

as Lillköpings Mayor/Gottfrid, dirty old man, his brother * Ester Roeck-Hansen as Olga, ex. waitress, Monikas mother *

Thor Modéen Thor Modéen (22 January 1898 – 28 May 1950) was a Swedish actor and comedian who was active in both movies and on stage. Thor Modéen Teatern, a 3D cinema and theater in Kungsör, was named in his honor. Biography Thor Odert Folke Modée ...

as Vårby, Dahls right-hand man, escaped mental patient *

Birger Malmsten Birger Malmsten (23 December 1920 – 15 February 1991) was a Swedish actor. He had many roles in Ingmar Bergman's films. Selected filmography * ''South of the Highway'' (1936) – Student (uncredited) * ' (1940) – Staff Member (uncredited ...

as Kurre, physiotherapist, Charlottas foster son *

Ernst Brunman Ernst Olof Wilhelm Brunman (2 August 1886 – 1 January 1961) was a Swedish stage and film actor.Steene p.194 Selected filmography * '' Johan Ulfstjerna'' (1923) * '' Artificial Svensson'' (1929) * '' Ulla, My Ulla'' (1930) * '' Frida's Songs'' ...

as Sergeant Bottin/Editor at Lillköpingsposten * Ernst Eklund as Manfred Gripe, works manager in the homeopathic firm Sjövall & Holm, black-marketer * Sture Lagerwall as Jocke Grip, lieutenant at Anti-aircraft batteries and Manfreds son, pimp in his civilian life *

Katie Rolfsen Katie Rolfsen (10 November 1902 – 22 September 1966) was a Norwegian-Swedish film actress. She appeared in 25 films between 1925 and 1965. She was born in Oslo, Norway and died in Rådmansö, Sweden. Selected filmography * '' Himmeluret' ...

as Viran Blomster, cleaning woman at the City hotel, bastard daughter to Gripe *

Ragnar Falck Johan Ragnar Falck (23 July 1905 – 25 March 1966) was a Swedish stage and film actor.Goble p.299 He also directed two films in 1944. He was married to the actress Britta Brunius. Selected filmography * ''The Two of Us'' (1930) * ''Internation ...

as Birger Rask, plane spotter, spy for unfriendly power *

Gunn Wållgren Gunn Wållgren (born Gunnel Margaret Haraldsdotter Wållgren; ; 16 November 1913 – 4 June 1983) was a Swedish actress. Considered one of Sweden's better actresses, Wållgren was famous for her fragile and sensual way of acting and her inne ...

as Maggan Håkansson, traveling in drugs *

Hugo Björne Hugo Björne (4 February 1886 – 14 February 1966) was a Swedish film and theater actor. Biography Ernst Hugo Alexis Björne was born in Varberg in Halland, Sweden. He made his stage debut in 1907 and belonged to the acting company of Hjalm ...

as Pontus Bråde, pyromaniac and headmaster at Lillköpings boarding school, second lieutenant Brådes father *

Linnéa Hillberg Linnéa Paulina Hillberg, ''née'' Nilsson (26 October 1892 – 3 July 1977) was a Swedish actress. Biography Born in Uddevalla on the Swedish west coast, Linnéa Hillberg made her stage debut in 1913. Early on she acted (1914-18) with the Kar ...

as Mrs. Bråde, anonymous letter correspondent, second lieutenant Brådes mother *

Åke Fridell Åke Fridell (23 June 1919 – 26 August 1985) was a Swedish film actor. He was born in Gävle, Sweden and died in Stockholm. Selected filmography * ''The Old Clock at Ronneberga'' (1944) - Legal clerk at the mayor's party * ''Flickan och ...

as Chairman in the Society for Ancient Film Research in the prologue *

Harriet Andersson Harriet Andersson (born 14 February 1932) is a Swedish actress, best known outside Sweden for being part of director Ingmar Bergman's stock company. She often plays impulsive, working class characters. Film actress Harriet Andersson began her a ...

as his secretary in the prologue * Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs as Curator Brinkebo in the Society for Ancient Film Research in the prologue

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* 1951 films Films directed by Hasse Ekman 1950s Swedish-language films Swedish comedy films 1951 comedy films 1950s Swedish films {{1950s-Sweden-film-stub