''Trost i taklampa'' (Blackbird in the Chandelier) 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 ...

comedy film from 1955 directed by Erik Borge. It is based on

Alf Prøysen Alf Prøysen () (23 July 1914 – 23 November 1970) was a Norwegian author, poet, playwright, songwriter and musician. Prøysen was one of the most important Norwegian cultural personalities in the second half of the 20th century. He worke ...

's 1950 novel ''Trost i taklampa''. The film stars

Grete Nordrå Grete Nordrå (22 November 1924 – 13 March 2012) was a Norwegian actress who appeared on screen from the 1950s onwards. She was born in Asker.Jack Fjeldstad Jack Fjeldstad (24 March 1915 – 4 September 2000) was a Norwegian actor and stage producer. He was active on stage and in films for more than fifty years. He made his film debut in ''Det drønner gjennom dalen'' in 1937, and participated in ...

and

Martin Gisti Martin Gisti (December 9, 1889 – January 18, 1971) was a Norwegian actor. He made his film debut in '' Kaksen paa Øverland'' in 1920. Together with Amund Rydland, he wrote the script for the 1922 film '' Farende folk''. He was also responsibl ...

Cast

Grete Nordrå Grete Nordrå (22 November 1924 – 13 March 2012) was a Norwegian actress who appeared on screen from the 1950s onwards. She was born in Asker.Martin Gisti Martin Gisti (December 9, 1889 – January 18, 1971) was a Norwegian actor. He made his film debut in '' Kaksen paa Øverland'' in 1920. Together with Amund Rydland, he wrote the script for the 1922 film '' Farende folk''. He was also responsibl ...

as Lundjordet * William Nyrén as Hjalmar *

Jack Fjeldstad Jack Fjeldstad (24 March 1915 – 4 September 2000) was a Norwegian actor and stage producer. He was active on stage and in films for more than fifty years. He made his film debut in ''Det drønner gjennom dalen'' in 1937, and participated in ...

as Brekkestøl *

Roy Bjørnstad Roy Bjørnstad (September 29, 1925 – November 25, 2005) was a Norwegian actor. Bjørnstad made his debut in 1945 at the People's Theater in Sweden. Throughout his career, he was associated with several theaters in Norway, including the Trønd ...

as Roy * Siri Rom as Elise *

Astrid Sommer Astrid Sommer (née Christiansen; 21 May 1906 – 9 April 1990) was a Norwegian actress. Personal life Sommer was born in Kristiania on 21 May 1906, to Carl Christiansen and Agnes Mathilde Rosendahl. She married actor Alf Marius Sommer in 1 ...

as Gunvor's mother * Lillemor Hoel as Eva Snekkersveen * Pål Bang-Hansen as Arne Barnhemmet *

Randi Nordby Randi Nilie Nordby Johnson (May 15, 1926 – March 28, 1991) was a Norwegian actress. She was engaged with the Oslo New Theater for many years. As an actress, she used her maiden name as her stage name. Career Randi Nordby started her career ve ...

as Ingebjørg * Ragnar Olason as Gunvor's father * Kristian Løvlie as Oskar *

Ottar Wicklund Ottar Wicklund (3 July 1911 – 13 March 1978) was a Norwegian actor. He made his debut in the film Sangen om Rondane. He was in over 20 Norwegian films and had his last role in the film ''Min Marion'' in (1975). He also had many roles in Radio ...

as Aksel Snekkersveen * Ada Ørvik as Emma *

Harald Aimarsen Harald Aimarsen (June 9, 1881 – January 5, 1966) was a Norwegian actor. Aimarsen was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway. Among other venues, he worked at the Oslo New Theater. He acted in many films from 1919 until his death. Aimarsen died ...

as Smikkstad * Gunda Ullsaker as Mrs. Smikkstad * Agnes Bjerke as Krestine *

as himself * Anker Wahlstrøm * Gudmund Blaalid * Joachim Calmeyer *

Willie Hoel Willie Hans Karsten Hoel (16 June 1920 – 15 June 1986) was 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 na ...

as Teodor Snekkersveen

Songs

* "Trippe-Tripp" (foxtrot) (melody:

Maj Sønstevold Maj Sønstevold (born ''Lundén''; 9 September 1917 – 14 March 1996) was a Swedish composer who lived and worked in Norway. Biography Maj Sønstevold was born in Sollefteå, Sweden. She studied piano in Stockholm and with Billy Mayerl in London. ...

, lyrics: Alf Prøysen). Issued on 78 rpm (Philips AA 53018-1-H) * "Blåklokkeleiken" (waltz) (melody: Maj Sønstevold, lyrics: Alf Prøysen). Issued on 78 rpm (Philips AA 53018-2-H)

References

External links

*
''Trost i taklampa''
at the

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