The Österman Brothers' Virago (1925 film)

The Österman Brothers' Virago (Swedish: Bröderna Östermans huskors) is a 1925 Swedish silent comedy film directed by William Larsson and starring Frida Sporrong, Georg Blomstedt and Carl-Ivar Ytterman.[1] It is one of several films based on the 1913 play of the same title by Oscar Wennersten.[2]

The Österman Brothers' Virago
Directed byWilliam Larsson
Written byThure Alfe
Based onThe Österman Brother's Virago by Oscar Wennersten
StarringFrida Sporrong
Georg Blomstedt
Carl-Ivar Ytterman
CinematographyArthur Thorell
Production
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Filmindustri AB Triumvir
Release date
  • 3 January 1925 (1925-01-03)
Running time
85 minutes
CountrySweden
Languages

Synopsis

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The Österman brothers advertise for a maid to help with the housework on their farm. However when the attractive but domineering Anna arrives they come to regret this.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Gustafsson p.106
  2. ^ Larsson & Marklund p.124

Bibliography

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  • Gustafsson, Tommy . Masculinity in the Golden Age of Swedish Cinema: A Cultural Analysis of 1920s Films. McFarland, 2014.
  • Larsson, Mariah & Marklund, Anders (ed.). Swedish Film: An Introduction and Reader. Nordic Academic Press, 2010.
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