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Håkan Westergren
Håkan Karl Leonard Westergren (29 April 1899 – 15 October 1981) was a Swedish actor. He was mostly known for his roles in Swedish comedy movies during the 1930s and 1940s, but was sometimes seen in more serious roles. He was married to Swedish actress Inga Tidblad; together they had daughter Meg Westergren and son Claes-Håkan Westergren, also actors. Selected filmography * '' Say It with Music'' (1929) * '' For Her Sake'' (1930) * ''Frida's Songs'' (1930) * '' The Red Day'' (1931) * '' The False Millionaire'' (1931) * '' Colourful Pages'' (1931) * '' Tired Theodore'' (1931) * '' International Match'' (1932) * '' His Life's Match'' (1932) * '' House Slaves'' (1933) * ''What Do Men Know?'' (1933) * '' Swedenhielms'' (1935) * '' He, She and the Money'' (1936) * '' It Pays to Advertise'' (1936) * '' Kungen kommer'' (1936) * '' The Wedding Trip'' (1936) * '' Unfriendly Relations'' (1936) * ''Adventure'' (1936) * '' Sara Learns Manners'' (1937) * ''Dollar'' (1938) * '' The Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solna Municipality
Solna ( or , ), also known as Solna Municipality, is a municipalities of Sweden, municipality in central Stockholm County, Sweden, located just north of Stockholm City Centre. Its seat is located in the town of Solna, which is a part of the Stockholm urban area. Solna is one of the wealthiest municipalities in Sweden. The municipality is part of Metropolitan Stockholm. None of the area is considered rural, which is unusual for Swedish municipalities, which normally are of mixed rural/urban character. Solna is the third-smallest municipality in Sweden in terms of area, after nearby Sundbyberg Municipality, Sundbyberg, as well as Burlöv Municipality, Burlöv, Scania County. Solna borders Stockholm Municipality to the south, southeast, and northwest; Sundbyberg Municipality to the west; Sollentuna Municipality to the north; and Danderyd Municipality to the northeast. The boundary with Danderyd Municipality is delineated by the Stocksundet strait. There are two parishes in Solna Mun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It Pays To Advertise (1936 Film)
''It Pays to Advertise'' or simply ''Advertise!'' (Swedish: ''Annonsera!'') is a 1936 Swedish comedy film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Thor Modéen, Håkan Westergren and Birgit Tengroth.Wallengren p.68 The film was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and its sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. It is based on the 1914 Broadway play '' It Pays to Advertise'' by Roi Cooper Megrue and Walter Hackett, previously adapted into the 1931 American film of same title starring Carole Lombard. Synopsis The son of a soap tycoon is so reckless with money and living a life of luxury that his father cuts him off financially. With a small amount of money, encouraged by his father's secretary, the son establishes his own competing soap-manufacturing business which relies heavily on a strong advertising campaign. Cast * Thor Modéen as Soap Director Miller * Håkan Westergren as Henry Miller * Åke Söderblom as Ambrosius Bergman * Birgit Tengroth as Mary Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonight Or Never (1941 Film)
''Tonight or Never'' (Swedish: ''I natt - eller aldrig'') is a 1941 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Åke Söderblom, Thor Modéen and Sickan Carlsson.Larsson & Marklund p.118 Molander was also one of half a dozen script writers for the film, including Söderblom. The film's art direction was by Arne Åkermark. Main cast * Åke Söderblom as Erik Andersson * Thor Modéen as John Sjölin * Sickan Carlsson as Margit Holm * Barbro Kollberg as Eva Hedman * Håkan Westergren as Bertil Hallgren * Tollie Zellman as Rigolescu * Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Ekberg * Eric Abrahamsson as Hotel Concierge * Hugo Björne as Col. Werner * Erik A. Petschler as Berglind * Margit Andelius as Miss Viola Berg * Eivor Engelbrektsson Eivor Viola Elvira Engelbrektsson (4 September 1914 – 28 February 2004), was a Swedish actress. Eivor Engelbrektsson was born in Stockholm and was mainly engaged as a revue actress. She toured with the national theater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Crime (1940 Film)
''A Crime'' (Swedish: ''Ett brott'') is a 1940 Swedish crime drama film directed by Anders Henrikson and starring Edvin Adolphson, Karin Ekelund and Carl Barcklind.Qvist & Von Bagh p.110 It was shot at the Centrumateljéerna Studios in Stockholm and on location in the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arthur Spjuth. It was adapted from a 1933 play of the same title by Sigfrid Siwertz, itself inspired by the real-life Von Sydow murders case. Cast * Edvin Adolphson as Rutger von Degerfelt * Karin Ekelund as Maud, Rutger's Wife * Carl Barcklind as Andreas von Degerfelt * Anders Henrikson as Hans von Degerfelt * Ziri-Gun Eriksson as Maria Gilljams * Gösta Cederlund as Inspector Lilja * Håkan Westergren as Bror Risberg * Sigurd Wallén as Hugo von Degerfelt * Dagmar Ebbesen as Mrs. Sofia Duner * Einar Axelsson as Dr. Bernhard Gilljams * Ulla Sorbon as Lisa Waldemars * Åke Claesson as Dr. Forenius * Hilda Borgström as Miss Alma Furuvik * Gösta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Melody
''Her Melody'' (Swedish: ''Hennes melodi'') is a 1940 Swedish comedy film directed by Thor L. Brooks and starring Sonja Wigert, Sture Lagerwall and Margit Manstad.Qvist & Von Bagh p.55 It was shot at the Sundbyberg Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Max Linder and Bibi Lindström. Synopsis Sonja and Curt meet in a taxi. Both believe the other is from the wealthy upper-classes and try to maintain the pretence. Cast * Sonja Wigert as Sonja Larsen * Sture Lagerwall as Curt Strange * Margit Manstad as Gloria * Håkan Westergren as Wicander jr. * Hilda Borgström as Sonja's Grandmother * Marianne Aminoff as Gullan Karlsson * Gösta Cederlund as Uncle Berglund * Dagmar Ebbesen as Mrs. Lindenstjaerna * Stig Järrel as Pelle Söderström * Georg Funkquist as Department manager * Torsten Winge as Mr. Lindenstjaerna * Pierre Colliander as Ubbe * Eivor Engelbrektsson as Inga * Hilde Majfeldt as Maj * Wiktor Andersson as Alexander, Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
With Open Arms (1940 Film)
''With Open Arms'' (Swedish: ''Stora famnen'') is a 1940 Swedish comedy film directed and co-written by Gustaf Edgren and starring Sigurd Wallén, Signe Hasso and Olof Molander .Qvist & Von Bagh p.62 The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Cast * Sigurd Wallén as K. A. Koger * Signe Hasso as Eva Richert * Olof Molander as Henning Koger * Erik 'Bullen' Berglund as Magnus Koger * Hjördis Petterson as Fanny Koger * Britt-Lis Edgren as Ulla Koger * Håkan Westergren as Jack Blom * Allan Bohlin as Bertil Hansson * Gerda Lundequist as Karolina Koger * Marianne Löfgren as Märta Blom * Siri Olson as Aina Blom * Kotti Chave as Acke Blom * John Norrman as Blom * Eric Abrahamsson as Lundin * Åke Ohberg as Ivar Bergström * Bror Bügler as Sven Lindgren * Viran Rydkvist as Amalia * Wiktor Andersson as Gardener * Carl Deurell as Janitor * Douglas Håge as Gentleman * Gunnar Sjöberg as Lawyer * Nils Jacobsson as Assistant * Peter Lindgren a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing But The Truth (1939 Film)
''Nothing But the Truth'' (Swedish: ''Rena rama sanningen'') is a 1939 Swedish comedy film directed by Weyler Hildebrand and starring Erik Berglund, Tollie Zellman and Sickan Carlsson. It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. It is based on the 1914 novel '' Nothing But the Truth'' by American author Frederic S. Isham and its 1916 Broadway adaptation. Plot summary Bertil Dahl, a conscientious bank employee working at Ludvig Lund's financial institution, becomes increasingly frustrated and morally conflicted by the dishonest sales practices he witnesses daily. His colleagues routinely mislead customers with false promises and exaggerated claims in order to sell more government bonds and investment products. Unable to tolerate this culture of deception any longer, Bertil makes a dramatic decision that will turn his life upside down. Determined to prove that honesty can be both profitable and ethical in bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Love (1938 Film)
''The Great Love'' (Swedish: ''Den stora kärleken'') is a 1938 Swedish comedy film directed and co-written by Anders Henrikson and starring Tutta Rolf, Håkan Westergren and Karin Swanström.Qvist & Von Bagh p.86 The film was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and its sets designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Synopsis Agenes, a maid, leads a lonely life. A friendly worker at a local food stall tries to cheer her up by inventing a secret romantic admirer. Cast * Tutta Rolf as Agnes * Håkan Westergren as Gustav Fagerlund * Karin Swanström as Hulda Fagerlund * Eric Abrahamsson as August Fagerlund * Marianne Löfgren as Molly * Elof Ahrle as Kalle * Magnus Kesster as Hugge * Vera Lindby as Flora * Mimi Pollak as Governess * Douglas Håge as Foreman * Millan Bolander as Mrs. Grönberg * Anders Frithiof as Doctor * Anders Henrikson as Man on Train * Linnéa Hillberg Linnéa Paulina Hillberg ; 26 October 1892 – 3 July 1977) was a Swedish actress. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dollar (1938 Film)
''Dollar'' is a 1938 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Ingrid Bergman, Georg Rydeberg and Tutta Rolf.Larsson & Marklund p.111 The film's art direction was by Arne Åkermark. Plot Before a special evening at the Royal Yacht Club, Ludvig von Battwyhl converses with Andersson, a hotel valet. The phone rings, with the caller stating Louis Brenner is not arriving. Ludvig's wife Katja and Sussi Brenner are disappointed by Louis's absence and join Julia, a wealthy Swedish actress married to Kurt Balzar, a Swedish industrialist. At a nearby casino, Louis is a compulsive gambler, who has lost over 50,000 Swedish krona, kronor. All three couples are planning to vacation at the Åre ski resort. Brenner is later notified that his wife Sussi has taken ill. He writes a cheque to his opponent promising to cover his losses. When Louis arrives, he is angered that his wife lied. He tells Julia about his gambling debts, but declines her assistance. Before leaving the Balz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Learns Manners
''Sara Learns Manners'' (Swedish: ''Sara lär sig folkvett'') is a 1937 Swedish comedy film directed by Gustaf Molander and starring Tutta Rolf, Emma Meissner and Aino Taube.Qvist & Von Bagh p.128 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. Synopsis Sara works as a maid in the middle-class Haller family, a widow and her three grown-up children. When Sara unexpectedly inherits a fortune from a rich uncle in Australia, Madame Haller believes she is still too naive to go out in the world with her newfound wealth and convinces her to stay as a guest in their house until they can teach her how a lady should behave. Cast * Tutta Rolf as Sara Holm * Emma Meissner as Eva Haller * Aino Taube as Monika Haller * Håkan Westergren as Teddy Haller * Kotti Chave as Georg Haller * Wiktor Andersson as Johan, house-servant * Jullan Jonsson as Hulda, cook * Olga Andersson as Terese Berg * Millan Bolander as Maid Anna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventure (1936 Film)
''Adventure'' (Swedish: ''Äventyret'') is a 1936 Swedish drama film directed by Per-Axel Branner and starring Karin Swanström, Tutta Rolf and Olof Winnerstrand.Krawc p.368 It was shot at the Råsunda Studios in Stockholm and on location in Täby. The film's sets were designed by the art director Arne Åkermark. It is based on 1913 play ''The Beautiful Adventure'' by Gaston Arman de Caillavet, Robert de Flers and Étienne Rey, adapted several times into films including the later 1942 French production '' The Beautiful Adventure''. Plot Cast * Karin Swanström as von Bohren * Tutta Rolf as Heléne von Bohren * Olof Winnerstrand as Count Knut Lagercrona * Elsa Carlsson as Countess Lagercrona * Håkan Westergren as Karl Henrik Lagercrona * Sture Lagerwall as Sebastian Lavenius * Frida Winnerstrand as von Ackerman * Irma Christenson as Daisy * Elsa Ebbesen as Tilda * Hjördis Petterson as Four times married wife * Astrid Bodin as Lagercronas husa * Carl Browallius as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
