The Count of the Old Town (1935)

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Original Title: Munkbrogreven

A police inspector tracks a notorious jewel thief, 'Diamond-Lasse,' to a hotel filled with eccentrics.

Intro
"The Count of the Old Town" is a 1935 Swedish funny movie directed by Edvin Adolphson and Sigurd Wallén. The movie is noteworthy for being the debut film of globally acclaimed Swedish actor, Ingrid Bergman.

Plot
Set in Stockholm's picturesque Old Town throughout the 1930s, the movie focuses around Elsa, a waitress represented by Ingrid Bergman, and her fans, Kalle and Vasanthi. Kalle, played by Sigurd Wallén, is an easy-going and good-natured vagabond, typically seen idling around and being a popular figure among the locals of the Old Town.

The film unfolds as Kalle unconsciously ends up being associated with a smuggling operation. A strange luggage filled with stolen jewels is left at the hotel where Elsa works, causing a labyrinth of confusion, light-hearted deception, and romantic rivalry when Kalle is mistaken as the owner of the gems.

Main Characters
Erling Hanson plays the upright and thorough trainee Vasanthi who likes Elsa deeply, whereas Ingrid Bergman's Elsa is an easy, captivating, and lively character. The 'count,' played by Sigurd Wallén, is offered substantial screen time portraying an epic character, with charming idleness and his intrinsic love for Elsa.

Styles
The film churns out hearty laughter through a mix of amusing discussions and well-timed comic situations, including components of love, thieving, and honest mistakes. It checks out the styles of love, relationship and sincerity. The plot discuss both the genuine love of Vasanthi and Elsa, and the fond affection shown by Kalle towards Elsa regardless of his easy-going nature.

Noteworthy Features
Definitely, the emphasize of the movie is the debut efficiency of Ingrid Bergman who went on to turn into one of the most renowned stars in the history of cinema. Furthermore, the film manages to beautifully capture the beauty of Stockholm's Old Town and presents an engaging story with a cast of vibrant characters that embody the regional spirit and camaraderie.

Conclusion
"The Count of the Old Town" is a comedy that amuses through its light-hearted plot, engaging performances, and romantic intrigue. In spite of being ingrained in the 1930s age, its styles of love, friendship, and humour are ageless and widely appealing. The film marked the effective launch of Ingrid Bergman's dazzling acting profession and will constantly be kept in mind as a fun, pleasurable classic of Swedish movie theater.

Top Cast

  • Valdemar Dalquist (small)
    Valdemar Dalquist
    Greven (as Waldemar Dalquist)
  • Julia Cæsar (small)
    Julia Cæsar
    Klara Edlund (as Julia Caesar)
  • Sigurd Wallén (small)
    Sigurd Wallén
    Gurkan
  • Tollie Zellman (small)
    Tollie Zellman
    Amalia Blomkvist
  • Edvin Adolphson (small)
    Edvin Adolphson
    Åke Larsson
  • Ingrid Bergman (small)
    Ingrid Bergman
    Elsa Edlund
  • Eric Abrahamsson (small)
    Eric Abrahamsson
    Borstis (as Eric Abrahamson)
  • Weyler Hildebrand (small)
    Weyler Hildebrand
    Detective Göransson
  • Wiktor Andersson (small)
    Wiktor Andersson
    Beggar Student (uncredited)
  • Gunnar Asp
    Drum Player (uncredited)
  • Bror Berger
    Lookout at the Burglary (uncredited)