Richard Lund
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Richard Lund was a Swedish film and theatre actor. He made his stage debut at Stora Teatern in Gothenburg
in 1904 and later appeared in 73 films between 1912
and 1952
, making his most important roles during the silent film
era. Among his best known roles is that of Sir Archie in Mauritz Stiller
's Sir Arne's Treasure
(1919). He was the most prominent "first lover" of Swedish film during his heyday.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the west coast of Sweden, the city proper has a population of 519,399, with 549,839 in the urban area and total of 937,015 inhabitants in the metropolitan area...
in 1904 and later appeared in 73 films between 1912
1912 in film
The year 1912 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Mack Sennett, who had previously worked as an actor and comedy director with D. W. Griffith, formed a new company with New York City entrepreneur Adam Kessel called Keystone Studios...
and 1952
1952 in film
The year 1952 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* January 10 - Cecil B. DeMille's circus epic, The Greatest Show on Earth, premieres at Radio City Music Hall in New York City....
, making his most important roles during the silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
era. Among his best known roles is that of Sir Archie in Mauritz Stiller
Mauritz Stiller
Mauritz Stiller was a Finnish-Swedish actor, screenwriter and silent film director, who was mostly active in Sweden.-Life:...
's Sir Arne's Treasure
Sir Arne's Treasure
Sir Arne's Treasure is a 1919 Swedish crime-drama film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Richard Lund, Hjalmar Selander, Concordia Selander and Mary Johnson. It is based on the novel Herr Arne's Hoard by Selma Lagerlöf, originally published in 1903...
(1919). He was the most prominent "first lover" of Swedish film during his heyday.
Selected filmography
- A Ruined LifeA Ruined LifeA Ruined Life is a 1912 Swedish silent film directed by Victor Sjöström. It was Sjöström's debut film as a director.-Cast:* Hilda Borgström* John Ekman* Einar Fröberg* Bergliot Husberg* Richard Lund* Anna Norrie...
(1912) - Laughter and TearsLaughter and Tears (1913 film)Laughter and Tears is a 1913 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Victor Lundberg - Drager* Mia Hagman - Augusta* Richard Lund - Arvid Drager* Tutt Spångberg - Hilda, maid* Hugo Björne - Larsson* Justus Hagman - Ferdinand...
(1913) - Lady Marion's Summer FlirtationLady Marion's Summer FlirtationLady Marion's Summer Flirtation is a 1913 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Hilda Borgström as Lady Marion* Victor Lundberg as Viktor* Richard Lund as Lord Handsome* Axel Ringvall as Axel Pärzon...
(1913) - The Voice of PassionThe Voice of PassionThe Voice of Passion is a 1913 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Greta Almroth - Ruth* John Ekman* Richard Lund - Lander* Victor Sjöström - Daniel Barkner* Ragna Wettergreen - Louise Barkner...
(1913) - The Conflicts of LifeThe Conflicts of LifeThe Conflicts of Life is a 1913 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström and Mauritz Stiller.-Cast:* Nils Ahrén - Charles von Barton* Ivar Kåge - Carsten Berner* Richard Lund - Berchtold* Greta Pfeil - Lila* Victor Sjöström - Otto Berner...
(1913) - Ingeborg HolmIngeborg HolmIngeborg Holm is a 1913 Swedish social drama film directed by Victor Sjöström, based on a 1906 play by Nils Krok. It has been called "the first realistic feature film". It caused great debate in Sweden about social security, which led to changes in the poorhouse laws...
(1913) - The ClergymanThe ClergymanThe Clergyman is a 1914 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Carl Borin* Egil Eide - Priest* Justus Hagman - Older Priest* William Larsson - Clara's Father* Richard Lund - Estate Owner* Clara Pontoppidan - Maria...
(1914) - Judge NotJudge Not (film)Judge Not is a 1914 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Nils Ahrén - Helder* Greta Almroth - Clara* Hilda Borgström - Mary* John Ekman - Albert Smith* Nils Elffors* William Larsson - Ruffian* Richard Lund - Walter Crain...
(1914) - The StrikeThe Strike (film)The Strike is a 1914 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Victor Sjöström - Karl Bernsson / Gustav Bernsson* Lilly Jacobson - Gurli Hagberg* John Ekman - Boberg* Carl Borin* Ernst Eklund* Alfred Lundberg - Charles Hagberg...
(1914) - A Good Girl Keeps Herself in Good OrderA Good Girl Keeps Herself in Good OrderA Good Girl Keeps Herself in Good Order is a 1914 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Alfred Lundberg - Fellman* Richard Lund - Sven* Clara Pontoppidan - Ruth Landén* Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson - Ruth's Mother...
(1914) - Hearts That MeetHearts That MeetHearts That Meet is a 1914 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Greta Almroth - Albert's Sister* John Ekman* Alfred Lundberg - Eberling* Richard Lund - Engineer* Karin Molander - Margot...
(1914) - In the Hour of TrialIn the Hour of TrialIn the Hour of Trial is a 1915 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Kotti Chave - Hogardt's Son * Richard Lund - Hogardt* Greta Pfeil - Mrs. Nilsson* Victor Sjöström - Sven Nilsson...
(1915) - The Sea VulturesThe Sea VulturesThe Sea Vultures is a 1916 Swedish silent drama film directed by Victor Sjöström.-Cast:* Greta Almroth - Gabriele* John Ekman - Birger* Nils Elffors - Anton* Richard Lund - Arnold* Rasmus Rasmussen - Hornung* Jenny Tschernichin-Larsson - Mrs. Arnold...
(1916) - Sir Arne's TreasureSir Arne's TreasureSir Arne's Treasure is a 1919 Swedish crime-drama film directed by Mauritz Stiller, starring Richard Lund, Hjalmar Selander, Concordia Selander and Mary Johnson. It is based on the novel Herr Arne's Hoard by Selma Lagerlöf, originally published in 1903...
(1919) - The Monastery of SendomirThe Monastery of SendomirThe Monastery of Sendomir is a 1920 Swedish drama directed by Victor Sjöström, based on a 1828 short story by Franz Grillparzer. It has also been released in the UK as The Secret of the Monastery.-Plot:...
(1920)
Sources
- Leif Furhammar: Filmen i Sverige (Höganäs 1991)
- Myggans nöjeslexikon, vol. 10 (Höganäs 1992)