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A Happy Boy
Øjvind, a smallholder's boy, is a close friend with Marit, a farmer's girl, throughout their entire childhood. As an adolescent he one day recognizes that she has become a maiden, and that he has fallen in love with her. When he sees Marit dancing with Jon Halten, a farmer's son, he gets sad, and notices that when you start loving someone, you are not cheerful any more. He senses the social distance between himself and Marit, and tries to compensate this by becoming the best pupil in the village. Øjvind wants to study at an agricultural college, and the old schoolmaster helps him to arrange this. When he some years later returns to the village as an agronomist, he and Marit resume their romance. Because of their different social status Marit's grandfather, Ola Nordistua, tries to stop the liaison. With new agricultural methods Øjvind helps his father to get better harvests. At the same time the old Ola Nordistua sees his farm going downhill as no one really cares for it.
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Plot Summary
This short film likely follows a comedic storyline centered around a character experiencing a period of happiness. Without specific plot details publicly available, it is presumed to be a lighthearted and amusing narrative typical of early 1930s short comedies.
Critical Reception
Information regarding the critical reception of 'A Happy Boy (1932)' is not readily available. As a short film from the early 1930s, detailed contemporary reviews or aggregated modern assessments are scarce. Its legacy is likely confined to niche film archives or discussions.
What Reviewers Say
Likely a brief, amusing diversion typical of its era.
Focuses on simple comedic situations.
Limited available information makes consensus difficult to ascertain.
Google audience: No specific user reviews or audience sentiment data for 'A Happy Boy (1932)' is publicly accessible.
Fun Fact
Many short films from this era, especially those not part of a major series or by well-known directors, have limited surviving records and are difficult to track or review comprehensively.
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