Carl Viggo Meincke
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Fritz Carl Viggo Meincke (March 8, 1902 – September 27, 1959) was a Danish
composer, revue
author, theater manager and actor.
, in the parish
Trinitatis. He was the biological son of oil trader Carl Christian Viktor Bang Rasmussen (born October 28, 1861 in Fredensborg
) and his wife Olga Johanne (née Christensen, born December 12, 1873 in Copenhagen). His biological parents were married on April 2, 1892 in Frederiksberg Kirke.
Meincke was adopted by wholesale
trader Carl Vilhelm Harald Viggo Meincke (born July 30, 1860 i Copenhagen) and his wife Regina Augustine Christensine (née Olsen born July 15, 1876 in Helsingør) and baptized June 29, 1902 in Vor Frue Kirke, Copenhagen by Rev. Hoffmeyer . For several years, the family lived on Studiestræde 34, Copenhagen.
By 1916, the family had moved to Gentofte (Jernbanevej 3), where Carl was confirmed on October 1, 1916. He graduated in 1919 from Sankt Andreas Kollegiet in Ordrup (near Charlottenlund
). Carl grew up as an only child.
.
The occupation of Denmark
(April 9, 1940 – May 5, 1945) had a great influence on Meincke’s life. He joined the Danish Nazi Party (DNSAP) on October 14, 1940, openly declaring his views. During the occupation, Meincke worked on revues and plays that were sympathetic towards the occupying Nazis
. When the occupation ended, Meincke was punished for his collaboration
, and was expelled from all possible organizations.
Ludvig Brandstrup started a revue group called Co-optimisterne in 1925, and it was soon joined by several prominent Danes, among these Meincke. The group performed in yellow clown costumes and entertained with satirical and humorous songs and sketches, and was disbanded in the early 1930s. Some famous members include:
During the German occupation, Meincke became enemies with his audience and many of his colleagues due to his political views. He participated in a German-friendly revue, and he complained to the German censorship over being made fun of in a song by Poul Henningsen
. After the war ended, Meincke was isolated, an isolation which was only broken at the celebration of his 40 year anniversary as a writer.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
composer, revue
Revue
A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical entertainment that combines music, dance and sketches. The revue has its roots in 19th century American popular entertainment and melodrama but grew into a substantial cultural presence of its own during its golden years from 1916 to 1932...
author, theater manager and actor.
Early years
Carl Meincke was born on March 8, 1902 on Frederiksborggade 5, CopenhagenCopenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
, in the parish
Parish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
Trinitatis. He was the biological son of oil trader Carl Christian Viktor Bang Rasmussen (born October 28, 1861 in Fredensborg
Fredensborg
Fredensborg is a railway town with a population of 8,377 located in Fredensborg Municipality, Denmark at the railroad between Hillerød and Helsingør....
) and his wife Olga Johanne (née Christensen, born December 12, 1873 in Copenhagen). His biological parents were married on April 2, 1892 in Frederiksberg Kirke.
Meincke was adopted by wholesale
Wholesale
Wholesaling, jobbing, or distributing is defined as the sale of goods or merchandise to retailers, to industrial, commercial, institutional, or other professional business users, or to other wholesalers and related subordinated services...
trader Carl Vilhelm Harald Viggo Meincke (born July 30, 1860 i Copenhagen) and his wife Regina Augustine Christensine (née Olsen born July 15, 1876 in Helsingør) and baptized June 29, 1902 in Vor Frue Kirke, Copenhagen by Rev. Hoffmeyer . For several years, the family lived on Studiestræde 34, Copenhagen.
By 1916, the family had moved to Gentofte (Jernbanevej 3), where Carl was confirmed on October 1, 1916. He graduated in 1919 from Sankt Andreas Kollegiet in Ordrup (near Charlottenlund
Charlottenlund
Charlottenlund is a minor palace near Copenhagen in Denmark. In its original baroque form it was built between 1731 and 1733 on the foundations of a palace named Gyldenlund. The palace was named after Charlotte Amalie, the daughter of Frederick IV of Denmark and the sister of Christian VI of...
). Carl grew up as an only child.
Personal life
In the 1930s, Meincke married a woman called Dolly Helstrup, a Danish revue and theater actress . After World War II, Meincke lived together with the pianist and composer Hans Ole Nielsen, with whom he also worked on various projects. When Meincke died in 1959, Nielsen was his sole inheritorInheritance
Inheritance is the practice of passing on property, titles, debts, rights and obligations upon the death of an individual. It has long played an important role in human societies...
.
The occupation of Denmark
Occupation of Denmark
Nazi Germany's occupation of Denmark began with Operation Weserübung on 9 April 1940, and lasted until German forces withdrew at the end of World War II following their surrender to the Allies on 5 May 1945. Contrary to the situation in other countries under German occupation, most Danish...
(April 9, 1940 – May 5, 1945) had a great influence on Meincke’s life. He joined the Danish Nazi Party (DNSAP) on October 14, 1940, openly declaring his views. During the occupation, Meincke worked on revues and plays that were sympathetic towards the occupying Nazis
Nazism
Nazism, the common short form name of National Socialism was the ideology and practice of the Nazi Party and of Nazi Germany...
. When the occupation ended, Meincke was punished for his collaboration
Collaborationism
Collaborationism is cooperation with enemy forces against one's country. Legally, it may be considered as a form of treason. Collaborationism may be associated with criminal deeds in the service of the occupying power, which may include complicity with the occupying power in murder, persecutions,...
, and was expelled from all possible organizations.
Career
From 1917 and into the 1920s, Meincke participated in the local revue in Gentofte as a text writer. He debuted at age 17 (circa 1919) with song texts for the summer theater in Stege (Danish: Stege Sommerteater). For some years, Meincke was also director for the theater Over Stalden in Charlottenlund, and Fønix Teatret, where he at times also came on stage.Ludvig Brandstrup started a revue group called Co-optimisterne in 1925, and it was soon joined by several prominent Danes, among these Meincke. The group performed in yellow clown costumes and entertained with satirical and humorous songs and sketches, and was disbanded in the early 1930s. Some famous members include:
- Ann-Sofie Norén
- Christian Gottschalch
- Susanne Palsbo
- Mogens Dam (author)
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During the German occupation, Meincke became enemies with his audience and many of his colleagues due to his political views. He participated in a German-friendly revue, and he complained to the German censorship over being made fun of in a song by Poul Henningsen
Poul Henningsen
Poul Henningsen , Danish author, architect and critic, was one of the leading figures of the cultural life of Denmark between the World Wars. In Denmark, he is often referred to as PH.-Early life and education:...
. After the war ended, Meincke was isolated, an isolation which was only broken at the celebration of his 40 year anniversary as a writer.
Death
Carl Viggo Meincke died on September 27, 1959, and was buried in Vestre Kirkegård in Copenhagen.Acted in the following movies
- SnushanerneSnushanerneSnushanerne is a 1936 Danish film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Per Gundmann* Kai Holm* Arthur Jensen* Sigurd Langberg* Lau Lauritzen, Jr.* Connie Meiling* Carl Viggo Meincke* Carola Merrild* Palle Reenberg...
(1935) – as a musical furniture remover - PanserbassePanserbassePanserbasse is a 1936 Danish film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Knud Almar* Carl Carlsen* Victor Cornelius* Carl Fischer* Aage Fønss* Ingeborg Gandrup* Ellen Jansø* Arthur Jensen* Gunnar Lauring - Slubberten...
(1936) – as a yard singer - Plat eller krone (1937)
- En lille tilfældighed (1939)
- Jeg har elsket og levetJeg har elsket og levetJeg har el sket og levet is a 1940 Danish family film directed by George Schnéevoigt. The film stars Erling Schroeder and Johannes Meyer.-Cast:*Erling Schroeder as C.E.F...
(1940) – as Kofoed, a student - En mand af betydningEn mand af betydningEn mand af betydning is a 1941 Danish family film directed by Emanuel Gregers and starring Osvald Helmuth.-Cast:* Osvald Helmuth - Baldur Justesen* Sigrid Horne-Rasmussen - Fru Sonja Jensen* Inger Stender - Anita Justesen...
(1941) - as Nielsen, a painter - Thummelumsen (1941) - as Consul Eriksen
Song texts for the following movies
- Copenhagenere (1933)
- Med fuld musik (1933)
- Bag Copenhagens kulisser (1935)
- Week-EndWeek-endWeek-end is a 1935 Danish film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Svend Bille* Gerd Gjedved* Per Gundmann* Betty Helsengreen* Jon Iversen* Ellen Jansø* Arthur Jensen - Styrmand* Sigfred Johansen* Sigurd Langberg...
(1935) - De bør forelske Dem (1935)
- KidnappedKidnapped (1935 film)Kidnapped is a 1935 family film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Ib Schønberg - Peter Basse* Arthur Jensen - Larsen* Olga Svendsen - Hansine* Osa Massen - Grethe* Eigil Reimers - Benjamin Smith...
(1935) - SnushanerneSnushanerneSnushanerne is a 1936 Danish film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Per Gundmann* Kai Holm* Arthur Jensen* Sigurd Langberg* Lau Lauritzen, Jr.* Connie Meiling* Carl Viggo Meincke* Carola Merrild* Palle Reenberg...
(1935) - PanserbassePanserbassePanserbasse is a 1936 Danish film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Knud Almar* Carl Carlsen* Victor Cornelius* Carl Fischer* Aage Fønss* Ingeborg Gandrup* Ellen Jansø* Arthur Jensen* Gunnar Lauring - Slubberten...
(1936) - Sol over Danmark (1936)
- En fuldendt gentlemanEn fuldendt gentlemanEn fuldendt gentleman is a 1937 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Osvald Helmuth - Mortensen* Lau Lauritzen, Jr...
(1937) – also worked on manuscript - Flådens blå matroser (1937)
- Frk. Møllers JubilæumFrk. Møllers jubilæumFrøken Møllers jubilæum is a 1937 Danish comedy film directed and written by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks. The film stars Liva Weel and Victor Borge .-Cast:*Liva Weel ... Frk. Møller...
(1937) - Plat eller krone (1937)
- En lille tilfældighed (1939)
- Familien OlsenFamilien OlsenFamilien Olsen is a 1940 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Osvald Helmuth - Grønthandler Alfred Olsen* Maria Garland - Christine Olsen* Berthe Qvistgaard - Karen Olsen...
(1940
Other songs
- Gem du dine kys til det bliver forår
- Alle fugle fløjter på en sang om kærlighed - Victor CorneliusVictor CorneliusVictor Cornelius was a Danish composer, pianist and singer.He is best known for his songs Toner fra himlen, Tre røde roser, Lille kammerat, Tak for gode som for onde år, I en sal på hospitalet and Mor er den bedste i verden.Cornelius also composed for a number of films including:*Alle går rundt...
/C.V. Meincke - Man bli'r så glad, når solen skinner (1939) - Kai Normann AndersenKai Normann AndersenKai Normann Andersen was a Danish composer and film score composer.In the 1930s he contributed prolifically to the score of films directed by George Schnéevoigt including Præsten i Vejlby , Hotel Paradis - 1931, Skal vi vædde en million? - 1932, Kirke og orgel - 1932, Odds 777 - 1932, De blaa...
/C.V. Meincke - Der går altid både tilbage
- Hvem kan sejle foruden vind – Swedish folk melody/C.V. Meincke
- Hvorfor er lykken så lunefuld (1937) - Kevin/Jönsson/C.V. Meincke
- Ih hvor er det kommunalt
- Jeg kan ikke gøre for det, men jeg kan så godt li' pi'er
- Julia, Julia
- Copenhagen, Copenhagen - Victor CorneliusVictor CorneliusVictor Cornelius was a Danish composer, pianist and singer.He is best known for his songs Toner fra himlen, Tre røde roser, Lille kammerat, Tak for gode som for onde år, I en sal på hospitalet and Mor er den bedste i verden.Cornelius also composed for a number of films including:*Alle går rundt...
/C.V. Meincke - Nu skal vi ud at slå til Søren
- Når lygterne tændes - Kennedy/Williams/C.V. Meincke
- Mit Lille Private Højskolehjem (1942 fra Helsingørrevyen) - C.V. Meincke/Willy Kierulff
- Alt hvad der er værd at få (1959) - Inger Christrup/C.V. Meincke/Emilie Noller