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Hur tokigt som helst
"How crazy!" A man and a woman watch episodes from Nils Poppe movies outside a cinema Maxim in Stockholm. Poppe represents, among other things, a poor composer who vainly tries to get a tune adopted by a publisher. The failure makes him depressed, but he is living it up by meeting a good friend Calle, who invites him home. Poppe stays for a few days as a male housewife. Calle has a music store and there the two friends can go crazy among all the instruments.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy bachelor, known for his numerous affairs, finds himself in a complicated situation when he falls for a young woman. His attempts to navigate this new romance while dealing with his past entanglements lead to a series of comical misunderstandings and chaotic events.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception of "Hur tokigt som helst" from 1949 is scarce in easily accessible archives. As a domestic comedy from its era, it likely played to local audiences, with reviews potentially confined to Swedish publications of the time. Contemporary reviews would have focused on its comedic elements and the performance of its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
Likely praised for its lighthearted comedic tone.
May have been noted for its performances, particularly from the popular Karl Gerhard.
Audience reception would have depended on their appreciation for slapstick and romantic entanglements of the period.
Google audience: Due to the film's age and origin, specific Google user reviews are not available. General audience sentiment from the era would have likely been positive if the film successfully delivered on its comedic premise.
Fun Fact
The film features Karl Gerhard, a prominent Swedish revue artist, actor, and songwriter, in one of his few film roles, adding a significant draw for contemporary Swedish audiences.
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