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Spöke på semester
"Ghost on Holiday" - Stockholm 1950 is experiencing a gold rush, after the discovery of gold during the building of the new underground. Assistant Borgkrona (Järrell) owns a plot in the gold area. The lawyer Målbrott informs Borgkrona that he has inherited a haunted castle and must stay there for a fortnight. However, once at the castle he meets his old relative who is a ghost (Järrell) and the two trade places
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Plot Summary
A hapless ghost, condemned to haunt a castle for eternity, gets a chance at redemption when he's sent on a holiday to modern-day Stockholm. There, he encounters a series of humorous situations as he tries to blend in with the living and perhaps find love. However, his spectral nature often gets in the way of his earthly desires.
Critical Reception
The film was a modest success upon its release, generally seen as a charming and whimsical comedy typical of Swedish cinema in the early 1950s. While not critically acclaimed for groundbreaking storytelling, it was appreciated for its lighthearted tone and the performances of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted and entertaining comedy with a touch of fantasy.
Hasse Ekman delivers a memorable performance as the charmingly awkward ghost.
The film offers a humorous look at the clash between the spectral and the mundane.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this specific film on Google is not readily available, but similar films of its era were often enjoyed for their gentle humor and escapism.
Fun Fact
Hasse Ekman, who directed and starred in the film, was a prominent figure in Swedish cinema, known for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles.
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