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  Summer Place Wanted 1957

  ★★ Watched 05 Apr 2020

  Some big names involved, but this can't get a passing grade. 1957 is very clearly not 2020. Somewhat enjoyable at times, silly at others, but on the whole too silly, and above all too sexist. Alludes to women being allowed to have flings, or affairs, but in the end of course only the men are, and then all is of course quickly forgiven.

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  Rasmus and the Vagabond 1955

  ★★★ Watched 02 Jan 2019

  The first film version of a novel by Astrid Lindgren (the 1981 version being far more famous). Interestingly enough released before the novel, as both are based on a radio play. A harmless children's film, rather typical of its time. The strongest part is Åke Grönberg, who seems to have fun as Oskar.

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  Guest House Paradise 1937

  ★★★★ Added

  A fiercely criticized and debated film in its time, "Pensionat Paradiset" can today be seen as a rather typical farce, and as such rather harmless. A bevy of famous actors in the genre can be seen in this rather silly, but fast-paced low-brow comedy of errors. A huge hit in the 30's, much of the comedy still works.

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  Jazz Boy 1958

  ★★★ Added

  The threadbare, silly plotline exists only to tie together a string of classic Swedish hits of the 1920's, 30's and 40's. The songs and the set pieces are the thing, especially of course when performed by stars like Karl Gerhard and Zarah Leander.

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