Fools in the Mountains (1957)

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Original Title: Fjols til fjells

At a high mountain hotel in Norway, porter Poppe tries to do the best he can for the guests with an often unhelpful piccolo Rudolf. This, however, leads to a lot of problems, and Poppe thinks some of the guests behave inappropriate.

Introduction
" Fools in the Mountains" (initial title: "Fjols til fjells") is a 1957 Norwegian funny movie guided by Edith Carlmar as well as composed by Bias Bernhoft. The film is based on the 1955 play by the same name, authored by Bernhoft. This classic comic masterpiece of Norwegian movie theater showcases the hilarious entanglements as well as misunderstandings that occur between the visitors as well as the team at a remote mountain ski resort.

Plot
The movie is set in a stunning hilly area of Norway during the winter months. The motion picture begins with a team of visitors reaching Holmenkollen, a small hill hotel, for a ski holiday. As the trip commences, a collection of amusing and absurd circumstances ensue due to incorrect identifications as well as misunderstandings in between the hotel staff and visitors.

The primary source of the funny confusion is the unaware as well as constantly distracted hotel concierge, Poppe (played by Leif Juster). His inability to handle the visitors' requirements and also his eccentric funny bone produce much of the film's comedy. In addition, the resort's abundant as well as charismatic bellboy (played by Rolf Just Nilsen) adds additional disorder to the events.

One of the funniest accidents in the film includes Poppe's mix-up of two visitors with remarkably similar names, Mr. Rieber as well as Mr. Rieber-Larsen. This incorrect identification causes both guys's families to share the same space for their keeps, causing complication, animosity, and eventually humor in between the two households.

Additional complications in the movie arise from the colorful cast of visitors at the hotel. A renowned vocalist, Goro (played by Anne Lise Christiansen), is remaining at the resort and her enchanting entanglements end up being the topic of gossip as well as rumor among the other visitors. Meanwhile, a young female visitor becomes the item of charming rivalry in between two males, causing an ongoing collection of bizarre and funny encounters.

Cast and also Characters
The ensemble actors of "Fools in the Mountains" features noteworthy Norwegian stars of the moment, providing exceptional performances that contribute to the motion picture's charm as well as wit. Trick personalities as well as stars include:

- Leif Juster as Poppe, the bumbling as well as confused concierge who triggers the chain of occasions triggering anarchy at the hotel;
- Rolf Just Nilsen as the resort's enthusiastic as well as ever-present bellboy;
- Anne Lise Christiansen as Goro, the popular singer whose lovemaking intrigues the various other visitors;
- Bias Bernhoft as Mr. Rieber, a wealthy business owner and guest of the resort;
- Tore Foss as Mr. Rieber-Larsen, the other guest with a strikingly comparable name;
- Wenche Foss as Mrs. Rieber-Larsen, who becomes progressively aggravated by the confusion bordering her other half's identification;
- Henny Moan as the young women guest captured in the love triangular in between 2 males.

The vibrant communications between these remarkable personalities develop a light-hearted atmosphere imbued with chaos, giggling, and extraordinary memories.

Heritage as well as Cultural Impact
"Fools in the Mountains" is considered as a classic of Norwegian cinema and also is commonly identified as one of one of the most unforgettable as well as amusing comedy films ever before produced in Norway. While the film may be lesser-known to worldwide audiences, it is cherished by Norwegian target markets for its distinct mix of humor, absurd characters, and stunning portrayal of the country's gorgeous landscapes.

The motion picture's amusing dialogue, unforgettable gags, and also relatable personalities have actually made "Fools in the Mountains" a beloved item of Norway's motion picture heritage. It functions as both a terrific satire of social conventions and an easy going event of life's unforeseen weave.

To conclude, "Fools in the Mountains" is a must-watch funny movie from the 1957 Norwegian movie theater line-up. The film is still enjoyed and also appreciated by lots of for its representing of misconceptions and issues in a light-hearted and also enjoyable way, making it a classic funny that continues to thrill audiences 6 years after its initial release.

Top Cast

  • Leif Juster (small)
    Leif Juster
    Poppe
  • Unni Bernhoft (small)
    Unni Bernhoft
    Ruth Granberg
  • Frank Robert (small)
    Frank Robert
    Teddy Winter / The Ornithologist
  • Anne Lise Christiansen
    Eva Sommer
  • Nanna Stenersen (small)
    Nanna Stenersen
    Lalla
  • Anne Lise Wang
    Mona Miller
  • Einar Sissener
    Manager Granberg
  • Willie Hoel (small)
    Willie Hoel
    Dr. Grey
  • Brita Bigum
    Mrs. Rosenkrantz (uncredited)
  • Edith Carlmar (small)
    Edith Carlmar
    Matron (uncredited)
  • Otto Carlmar
    Blom (uncredited)