

Charlie the Innkeeper
Kalle på Spången
Synopsis
Kalle Jeppson is the joyful owner of a rural inn, "Spången" (The Footbridge). His only problems are all the bylaws that makes it difficult to have a quiet drink and the shrew of his wife who is always nagging on him. Kalle is afraid to tell her that Karin the maid is really his daughter from the days before their marriage.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Edvard Persson
Kalle Jeppsson
Bullan Weijden
Berta
John Degerberg
Sjölund
Carl Ström
Parish constable Högberg
Tord Bernheim
Gösta Högberg
Mim Persson
Stina
Annita Gyldtenungæ
Karin
Walter Sarmell
Olle the miller
Olga Hellquist
Hortensia Kraft
Harry Persson
Oskar Olsson
Georg Funkquist
American
Georg Fernquist
Judge
Per Björkman
Knut Borglin
Alfhild Degerberg
Sven Gustafson
Helga Hallén
Albert Johansson
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emil A. Lingheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Richter, Theodor Berthels, Kar de Mumma, Edvard Persson
- Original Score
- Nathan Görling
- Original Title
- Kalle på Spången
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Europa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emil A. Lingheim
Henry Richter, Theodor Berthels, Kar de Mumma, Edvard Persson
Nathan Görling
Emil A. Lingheim
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Richter
Writer
Emil A. Lingheim
Editor
Theodor Berthels
Writer
Nathan Görling
Original Music Composer
Emil A. Lingheim
Director
Max Linder
Production Design
Edvard Persson
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charlie the Innkeeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Charlie the Innkeeper about?
Kalle Jeppson is the joyful owner of a rural inn, "Spången" (The Footbridge). His only problems are all the bylaws that makes it difficult to have a quiet drink and the shrew of his wife who is always nagging on him. Kalle is afraid to tell her that Karin the maid is really his daughter from the days before their marriage.
Who directed Charlie the Innkeeper?
Charlie the Innkeeper was directed by Emil A. Lingheim.
Who stars in Charlie the Innkeeper?
The principal cast of Charlie the Innkeeper includes Edvard Persson, Bullan Weijden, John Degerberg, Carl Ström, Tord Bernheim.
When was Charlie the Innkeeper released and how long is it?
Charlie the Innkeeper was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Charlie the Innkeeper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charlie the Innkeeper was composed by Nathan Görling.
