''The Richest Girl in the World'' ( da, Verdens rigeste pige) is a 1958 Danish

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...

directed by

Lau Lauritzen Jr. Lau Lauritzen Jr. (26 June 1910 – 12 May 1977), was a Danish actor, screenwriter, and film director. As a director, he was a 4-time recipient of the Bodil Award for Best Danish Film. Lauritzen co-founded the Danish film studio ASA Film ...

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'') comedies ...

. It marked the film debut of the already popular singing duo

Nina & Frederik Nina & Frederik were a Danish–Dutch popular singing duo of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their repertoire consisted of a blend of folk music, calypsos and standards.Sleeve notes of album ''Nina & Frederik'' – MFP 1401, by Verity Stevens Th ...

, with Nina as the title character, and Frederik as the handsome but poor calypso singer she falls in love with.

Plot summary

Cast

Poul Reichhardt Poul David Reichhardt (2 February 1913 – 31 October 1985) was a Danish actor, well known for his roles in Danish 1940s/1950s comedies. Later on, he also played more serious and varied roles; he has also starred in '' Huset på Christiansh ...

as John *

Nina Van Pallandt Nina, Baroness van Pallandt (born Nina Magdelena Møller; 15 July 1932) is a Danish retired singer and actress. Acting Van Pallandt acted on television and in films. From 1969 to the early 1970s, she appeared as a guest on several episodes of t ...

as Lisa Hoffman *

Frederik van Pallandt Frederik Jan Gustav Floris, Baron van Pallandt (4 May 1934 – 15 May 1994) was a Danish people, Danish-Dutch people, Dutch singer best known as the male, guitar-playing half of the singing duo Nina & Frederik, which was together from the late 1950 ...

as Jacques *

Birgitte Bruun Birgitte Price (earlier known as Birgitte Bruun; 29 April 1934 – 17 July 1997) was a Danish actress of the 1950s and 1960s. Filmography *''Det store løb'' (1952) *''Far til fire'' (1953) *'' Farlig Ungdom'' (1953) *''Father of Four in the S ...

as Judy *

Gunnar Lauring Gunnar Lauring (31 October 1905 – 21 February 1968) was a Danish stage and film actor. He was the brother of the writer Palle Lauring (1909–1996). Filmography * ' – 1935 * '' Week-End'' – 1935 * ''Panserbasse'' – 1936 * '' Blaavan ...

as Onkel Toby *

Jessie Rindom Jessie Rindom (4 October 1903 – 8 January 1981) was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 30 films between 1925 and 1980. Born in Rostock, Germany, she was the daughter of Danish actors Ellen Diedrich and Svend Rindom. She died in Copenh ...

as Clara *

Jeanne Darville Jeanne Darville (18 August 1923 – 9 May 1995) was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 30 films between 1939 and 1978. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark. She was in the film series "min søsters børn", playing the ...

as Elisabeth *

Asbjørn Andersen Asbjørn Andersen (30 August 1903 – 12 December 1978) was a Danish film actor and director. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1930 and 1976. He also directed nine films between 1946 and 1952. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark ...

as Hoffmann *

Else-Marie Else-Marie is a compound given name, composed of Else and Marie. Notable people with the name include: * Else Marie Jakobsen Else Marie Jakobsen (28 February 1927 – 12 December 2012) was a Norwegian designer and textile artist. Biography Ja ...

as Frk. Bartholin *

Paul Hagen Paul Falck Hagen (19 March 1920 – 19 May 2003) was a Danish film and television actor. He appeared in more than 100 films between 1952 and 1999. He is most known for playing Mr. Clausen in the television series Huset på Christianshavn, whi ...

as Journalist Lund *

Johannes Marott Johannes Marott (14 June 1917 – 21 November 1985) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 19 films between 1949 and 1981. He was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark and died in Denmark. Filmography * ''Kniven i hjertet'' (1981) * '' Alt p� ...

as Pressefotograf Smith * Christa Rasmusen as Johns sekretær * Christa Rasmussen as Johns sekretær *

Judy Gringer Judy Gringer (born 23 January 1941) is a Danish film actress. She has appeared in 60 films since 1958. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Filmography * '' Til højre ved den gule hund'' (2003) * '' Kærlighed ved første desperate blik'' ( ...

as Omstillingsdame

References

External links

* 1958 films Danish comedy films 1950s Danish-language films 1958 comedy films Films directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. Films directed by Alice O'Fredericks {{1950s-comedy-film-stub