Oss baroner emellan
Oss baroner emellan

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Oss baroner emellan

1939
Movie
85 min
Swedish

Baron Leijoncloo comes back to Sweden after many years in Argentina. On his way to his good friend Victor Sällberg's home, he loses his luggage. A con artist, Jönsson, finds it, and uses the baron's title to get invited to the manor of Mr. and Mrs. Blomqvist. By a coincidence, the baron also comes to the manor using a fake name. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

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Director: Ragnar HylinGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy baron, facing financial ruin, devises a plan to marry off his daughter to a rich suitor. However, his daughter has fallen in love with a humble gardener, leading to comedic misunderstandings and a battle of wills between the stubborn baron and his headstrong daughter.

Critical Reception

The film was a popular domestic comedy in Sweden, appreciated for its lighthearted entertainment and performances, particularly from its comedic leads.

What Reviewers Say

  • Charming and light-hearted Swedish comedy.

  • Features strong comedic performances.

  • A pleasant, though perhaps not groundbreaking, romantic comedy.

Google audience: While specific user reviews for this older Swedish film are not readily available, similar comedies from the era were generally enjoyed for their escapism and familiar romantic plotlines.

Fun Fact

The film was based on a German play titled 'Zwischen uns liegt die Zukunft' by Walter Kollo.

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