Melody of Murder
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The Melody of Murder, is a 1944 Danish
film noir directed by Bodil Ipsen
and starring Gull-Maj Norin
and Poul Reichhardt
. The dark tale revolves around a sexually ambiguous serial killer whose crimes are committed to a French cabaret song, and the police suspect a chanteuse who sings the same tune during her performances. Produced during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, the film was praised by critics for its "stylish cinematography, thematic intensity, and dark vision of Copenhagen;" and consider it one of the most influential Danish films of that period.
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...
film noir directed by Bodil Ipsen
Bodil Ipsen
Bodil Ipsen was a Danish actress and film director, and is considered one of the great stars of Danish cinematic history. Her acting career, which began in theater and silent films, was marked by leading roles in large folk comedies and melodramas...
and starring Gull-Maj Norin
Gull-Maj Norin
Gull-Maj Norin, , was a Danish actress of stage and film who performed for acting companies in both Denmark and Sweden during the 1930s and 40's. She is best known for her leading role as the suspected serial murderer in the 1944 film noir thriller Melody of Murder.-Early life:Gull-Maj Norin was...
and Poul Reichhardt
Poul Reichhardt
Poul 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...
. The dark tale revolves around a sexually ambiguous serial killer whose crimes are committed to a French cabaret song, and the police suspect a chanteuse who sings the same tune during her performances. Produced during the German occupation of Denmark in World War II, the film was praised by critics for its "stylish cinematography, thematic intensity, and dark vision of Copenhagen;" and consider it one of the most influential Danish films of that period.
Cast
- Gull-Maj NorinGull-Maj NorinGull-Maj Norin, , was a Danish actress of stage and film who performed for acting companies in both Denmark and Sweden during the 1930s and 40's. She is best known for her leading role as the suspected serial murderer in the 1944 film noir thriller Melody of Murder.-Early life:Gull-Maj Norin was...
... Cabaret Singer Odette Margot / Sonja - 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...
... Emcee Max Stenberg - Angelo Bruun ... Hypnotist Louis Valdini
- Peter NielsenPeter NielsenPeter Nielsen may refer to:*Peter Nielsen , Danish botanist, mycologist and plant pathologist*Peter Nielsen , Danish footballer*Peter Meinert Nielsen , Danish road bicycle racer...
... Detective Baunsø - Else PetersenElse PetersenElse Petersen was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 44 films between 1936 and 1993.She was born and died in Denmark.-Selected filmography:* Soldaterkammerater på bjørnetjeneste...
... Mrs. Baunsø - Karen PoulsenKaren PoulsenKaren Poulsen was a Danish stage and film actress.-Selected filmography:* Hotel Paradis - 1931* Kirke og orgel - 1932* Nyhavn 17 - 1933* Nøddebo Præstegård - 1934* Det begyndte ombord - 1937...
... Wardrobe Lady Flora Kristiansen - Ib SchønbergIb SchønbergIb Christian Albert von Cotta Schønberg was a Danish film actor, and is considered one of the leading actors of Danish film in the 20th century.-Early life:...
... Theater Director Perm - Petrine SonnePetrine SonnePetrine Sonne was a Danish stage and film actor.-Filmography:*Barken Margrethe af Danmark - 1934*København, Kalundborg og - ? - 1934*Fange nr...
... Landlady Sonja Bohman - Charles WilkenCharles WilkenCharles Wilken was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 32 films between 1916 and 1954.He was born and died in Denmark.-Selected filmography:* Millionærdrengen * En mand af betydning...
... Pensionist - Anna Henriques-NielsenAnna Henriques-NielsenAnna Henriques-Nielsen was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 29 films between 1941 and 1958.She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:*I folkets navn - 1938...
... Salesgirl Sonja Neie - Lili HeglundLili HeglundLili Heglund was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 24 films between 1938 and 1973.She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Selected filmography:*Balletten danser - 1938...
... Baker Lise Rasmussen - Valsø HolmValsø HolmValsø Holm was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 80 films between 1937 and 1982.He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark.-Filmography:*En søndag på Amager - 1941...
... - Per BuckhøjPer BuckhøjPer Buckhøj was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 36 films between 1942 and 1958.-Filmography:* The Vikings * Stof til eftertanke * Ellehammer-filmen * Gengæld...
... - Helga FrierHelga FrierHelga Frier was a Danish actress.She debuted in 1914 in the Den jyske Folkescene.-Filmography:*Odds 777 - 1932*De blaa drenge - 1933*Rasmines bryllup - 1935*Sjette trækning - 1936...
... Cleaning Lady Nielsen - Lis LøwertLis LøwertLis Løwert was a Danish film actress. She appeared in 23 films between 1938 and 1971. She was best known for her parts in two TV series: Mrs. Clausen in Huset på Christianshavn and Violet Vinter in Matador. Matador has been heralded as one of the best in Danish television. It originally aired...
... Maid Poula