Lyckonålen
Lyckonålen

Lyckonålen

1916Movie35 minSwedish

A sea captain travels to the foreign port of San Lucas and collects a large sum of money, where he meets with a beautiful woman...and trouble.

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Director: Paul OttoGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film revolves around the character of Lillemose, a young man who inherits a lucky needle, which brings him good fortune. However, his newfound prosperity also attracts unwanted attention and complications. He becomes entangled in relationships and schemes that test the true value of his luck.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1916, detailed critical reception is scarce and difficult to verify. However, silent films of this era were generally popular entertainment, and this particular film, starring the popular Valdemar Psilander, likely garnered significant audience attention. Its critical reception would have been based on contemporary standards of melodrama and acting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely praised for its engaging melodrama and the performance of its lead.
  • May have been noted for its moralistic undertones regarding fortune and character.
  • Audience enjoyment would have been high due to the star power of Valdemar Psilander.

Google audience: Due to the age of the film and the limited availability of contemporary audience reviews in a digitized format, a specific summary of Google user sentiment is not available.

Fun Fact

Valdemar Psilander, the star of 'Lyckonålen', was one of the most popular actors in Scandinavia during the silent film era, often referred to as the 'king of comedy' or a 'tragic clown' due to his versatile performances.

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