Kungen kommer (1936) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Kungen kommer (1936) — A travelling theater-company performs Offenbach's "The Beautiful Helene" when an officer in the audience notices
Kungen kommer (1936) Storyline
A travelling theater-company performs Offenbach's "The Beautiful Helene" when an officer in the audience notices the similarity in appearance between the leading actor Leonard Pettersson and the king Charles XV. With Pettersson dressed as the king and the other actors as the royal suite, they all go to Herrsunda castle where the officer is trying to make an impression on his fiance.
Full Cast & Crew
- Gösta Ekman as Leonard Pettersson / Carl XV
- Nils Wahlbom as Casimir Löwencreutz
- Gull Natorp as Adèle Löwencreutz
- Birgit Tengroth as Marie-Louise Löwencreutz
- Håkan Westergren as Charles-Emile Spaak
- Olga Andersson as Countess Ehrencrona
- Åke Ohberg as Carl Henrik von Grimm
- Semmy Friedmann as Italian Fireworks Expert
- Theodor Berthels as Browander
- Thor Modéen as Alexander Dryselius
- Maritta Marke as Anette
- Tollie Zellman as Sophie Strååk
- Stina Ståhle as Actress in Stage Play (uncredited)
- Wiktor Andersson as 'Ajax 2' in Stage Play (uncredited)
- John Ekman as Chief Constable Blom (uncredited)
Why Watch Kungen kommer?
The Vibe: Kungen kommer is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1936. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.3/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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