The Paymaster

1939 1h 43m SV

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8.7

MASTERPIECE

★8.7TMDB · 3

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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Henrik Karlsson is accused of having stolen 5,000 SEK, even though he is innocent. But to protect the real thief, who is sick in hospital, Karlsson takes the full responsibility.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Edvard Persson
Henrik Karlsson
Rut Holm
Johanna
Arthur Fischer
Borgmästaren i Skanör
John Degerberg
Poliskonstapel Månsson
Algot Larsson
Fången
Annalisa Ericson
Vera, borgmästarens dotter
Holger Winge
Lars, Henrik Karlssons son
Ingrid Luterkort
Lena

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Emil A. Lingheim
Writers: Theodor Berthels, Edvard Persson, Henry Richter
Languages: Swedish
Countries: Sweden

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ERA

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87 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Emil A. Lingheim, shot by Olle Ekman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Erik Baumann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Emil A. Lingheim shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Edvard Persson and Rut Holm and Arthur Fischer carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0031931 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Emil A. Lingheim directs. Olle Ekman behind the camera. Erik Baumann scores. Emil A. Lingheim cuts. Produced in Sweden. Dialogue in Swedish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Emil A. Lingheim, shot by Olle Ekman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Erik Baumann. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Emil A. Lingheim shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Edvard Persson and Rut Holm and Arthur Fischer carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0031931 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.