The Richest Girl in the World (1958 film)
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The Richest Girl in the World is a 1958
Danish
comedy film
directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks
. It marked the film debut of the already popular singing duo Nina & Frederik
, with Nina as the title character, and Frederik as the handsome but poor calypso singer she falls in love with.
1958 in film
The year 1958 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 16- "In the Money" by William Beaudine is released on this date. It would be the last installment of The Bowery Boys series which began back in 1946....
Danish
Cinema of Denmark
Denmark has been producing films since 1897 and since the 1980s has maintained a steady stream of product due largely to funding by the state-supported Danish Film Institute. Historically, Danish films have been noted for their realism, religious and moral themes, sexual frankness and technical...
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks
Alice O'Fredericks
Alice O'Fredericks was a Danish actress, screen writer, and film director. She is best known for directing the series of Far til Fire comedies and the series of family dramas based on Morten Korch novels. Having written 38 produced screenplays and directed 72 feature films, O'Fredericks was one...
. It marked the film debut of the already popular singing duo Nina & Frederik
Nina & Frederik
Nina and Frederik were a Danish popular singing duo of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Their repertoire consisted of a blend of folk music, calypsos and standards...
, with Nina as the title character, and Frederik as the handsome but poor calypso singer she falls in love with.
Cast
- Poul ReichhardtPoul ReichhardtPoul David Reichhardt was a Danish actor, well known for his roles in Danish 1940s/50s comedies. Later on, he also played more serious and varied roles; he has also starred in Huset på Christianshavn, Matador and as various minor characters in the Olsen Gang films.For almost thirty years...
- John - Nina Van PallandtNina van PallandtNina, Baroness van Pallandt is a Danish singer and actress.-Personal life:Born Nina Magdelene Møller-Hasselbalch, she married Frederik, Baron van Pallandt in 1960. They formed a singing duo, Nina & Frederik, and achieved worldwide popularity with their calypso-style songs...
- Lisa Hoffman - Frederik van Pallandt - Jacques
- Birgitte Bruun - Judy
- Gunnar LauringGunnar LauringGunnar Lauring was a Danish stage and film actor.- Filmography :*De bør forelske Dem - 1935*Week-End - 1935*Panserbasse - 1936*Blaavand melder storm - 1938*De tre, måske fire - 1939...
- Onkel Toby - Jessie RindomJessie RindomJessie Rindom was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 30 films between 1925 and 1980.She was born in Rostock, Germany and died in Copenhagen, Denmark.-Filmography:* Undskyld vi er her...
- Clara - Jeanne DarvilleJeanne DarvilleJeanne Darville was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 30 films between 1939 and 1978.She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:* Agent 69 Jensen i Skyttens tegn...
- Elisabeth - Asbjørn AndersenAsbjørn AndersenAsbjørn Andersen was a Danish film actor and director. He appeared in over 90 films between 1930 and 1976...
- Hoffmann - Else-Marie - Frk. Bartholin
- Paul HagenPaul HagenPaul Hagen was a Danish film actor. He appeared in over 100 films between 1952 and 1999.He was born in Denmark and died in Langø, Denmark.-Filmography:*Far betaler - 1946*Avismanden - 1952...
- Journalist Lund - Johannes MarottJohannes MarottJohannes Marott was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 19 films between 1949 and 1981.He was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:* Kniven i hjertet * Alt på et bræt...
- Pressefotograf Smith - Christa Rasmusen - Johns sekretær
- Christa Rasmussen - Johns sekretær
- Judy GringerJudy GringerJudy Gringer is a Danish film actress. She has appeared in 60 films since 1958.She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.-Filmography:* Til højre ved den gule hund * Kærlighed ved første desperate blik...
- Omstillingsdame - Alfred Wilken - Severinsen
- Grethe Mogensen