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Julius Berge has an advertising firm in Stockholm together with his wife Sonja. The man with the ideas is their colleague Kurt Dal, who used to be engaged to Sonja. Their ménage à trois becomes a crazy mix of jealousy and misunderstanding.
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered clerk, accidentally caught up in a crime wave, finds himself impersonating a notorious gangster to escape suspicion. He navigates a series of comical misunderstandings and dangerous encounters as he tries to maintain his charade. The film follows his increasingly absurd attempts to balance his normal life with his new, perilous identity. Ultimately, he must find a way to expose the real criminals and clear his name.
Critical Reception
This Swedish comedy was a popular film in its time, catering to audiences looking for lighthearted entertainment and slapstick humor. While not critically acclaimed by modern standards, it was generally well-received for its performances and comedic situations, typical of Swedish comedies from the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its lighthearted comedic elements and escapist plot.
Appreciated for the performances of its popular comedic actors.
Seen as a typical, enjoyable Swedish farce of its period.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific film from 1941 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film stars Thor Modéen, who was one of Sweden's most popular comedic actors of the 1930s and 1940s, known for his boisterous characters and physical comedy.
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