Flames in the Dark
Lågor i dunklet
Synopsis
Latin teacher Birger Sjögren at Ringsala boarding school threatens his possesive and chronically ill mother that he will get married. She gets a stroke and dies. Sjögren is affected by feelings of guilt, envy and hatred towards the surroundings. A series of mysterious fires have taken place around the school the last few months. One of the students has seen Sjögren setting fire to a barn. But can he convince the trusted biology teacher Nordmark, expert of the criminal mind?
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Edvin Adolphson
Rolf Nordmark
Stig Järrel
Birger Sjögren
Inga Tidblad
Eva Sjögren
Hugo Björne
Edvard Bergfelt
Linnéa Hillberg
Magda Bergfelt
Hasse Ekman
Per Sahlén
Agneta Lagerfeldt
Anne-Marie Ström
Hilda Borgström
Anna Charlotta Sjögren
Mimi Pollak
Miss Danielsson
Bengt Ekerot
Åke Kronström
Åke Claesson
Dr Lundvall
David Erikson
Andersson - School Janitor
Karl Erik Flens
Telephone Operator's Fiancé
Agda Helin
Dr Lundvall's maid
Aurore Palmgren
Hulda
Bengt Blomgren
Samuelsson
Per-Axel Arosenius
Student
Christian Bratt
Student
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hasse Ekman
- Screenplay & Story
- Hasse Ekman
- Original Score
- Jules Sylvain
- Original Title
- Lågor i dunklet
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Terrafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hasse Ekman
Hasse Ekman
Jules Sylvain
Hilding Bladh
Lorens Marmstedt
Department Leadership Roster
Hasse Ekman
Director
Hasse Ekman
Writer
Lorens Marmstedt
Producer
Hilding Bladh
Director of Photography
Jules Sylvain
Original Music Composer
Arthur Spjuth
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flames in the Dark
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What is Flames in the Dark about?
Latin teacher Birger Sjögren at Ringsala boarding school threatens his possesive and chronically ill mother that he will get married. She gets a stroke and dies. Sjögren is affected by feelings of guilt, envy and hatred towards the surroundings. A series of mysterious fires have taken place around the school the last few months. One of the students has seen Sjögren setting fire to a barn. But can he convince the trusted biology teacher Nordmark, expert of the criminal mind?
Who directed Flames in the Dark?
Flames in the Dark was directed by Hasse Ekman.
Who stars in Flames in the Dark?
The principal cast of Flames in the Dark includes Edvin Adolphson, Stig Järrel, Inga Tidblad, Hugo Björne, Linnéa Hillberg.
When was Flames in the Dark released and how long is it?
Flames in the Dark was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Flames in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flames in the Dark was composed by Jules Sylvain.