''Åsa-Nisse'' is a 1949 Swedish

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directed by

Ragnar Frisk Ragnar Frisk (1902–1984) was a Swedish film director.Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema p.102 He was known for his comedy film, comedies, including the Åsa-Nisse series of films. Selected filmography * ''A Cruise in the Albertina'' ( ...

and starring John Elfström, Artur Rolén and Emy Hagman. Featuring the popular character Åsa-Nisse it was the first in a long-running series, featuring nineteen sequels. It takes place in rural

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.Nordic National Cinemas p.181

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took place at Skirö outside Vetlanda. The film's sets were designed by the

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Bertil Duroj.

Cast

* John Elfström as Åsa-Nisse * Artur Rolén as Klabbarparn * Emy Hagman as Elsa Haglund * Bertil Boo as Eric Broo * Greta Berthels as Eulalia * Gustaf Lövås as Sjökvist * Gösta Gustafson as Knohultarn * Josua Bengtson as Jönson *

Astrid Bodin Astrid Bodin (10 July 1903 – 20 October 1961) was a Swedish actress who appeared in over 120 films. Born on 10 July 1903 in Österunda, Sweden, she began her film-acting career with a small role in 1933's ''Djurgårdsnätter'', starring Erik B ...

as Woman from the next parish * Helga Brofeldt as Woman from the next parish * Mona Geijer-Falkner as Woman from the next parish * Einar Lidholm as Police Chief * Stig Johanson as Olsson * Gösta Ericsson as Crook * Verner Oakland as Crook

References

Bibliography

* Iverson, Gunnar, Soderbergh Widding, Astrid & Soila, Tytti. ''Nordic National Cinemas''. Routledge, 2005. * Sundholm, John . ''Historical Dictionary of Scandinavian Cinema''. Scarecrow Press, 2012.

External links

* 1949 films Swedish comedy films 1949 comedy films 1940s Swedish-language films Films directed by Ragnar Frisk Swedish black-and-white films 1940s Swedish films {{1940s-Sweden-film-stub