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5.3 / 10(7 votes)IMDb19391h 35mSweden

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.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

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

Director

Emil A. Lingheim

Screenplay & Story

Henry Richter, Theodor Berthels, Kar de Mumma, Edvard Persson

Original Score & Music

Nathan Görling

Film Editing

Emil A. Lingheim

Department Leadership Roster

Henry Richter

Writer

Emil A. Lingheim

Emil A. Lingheim

Editor

Theodor Berthels

Writer

Nathan Görling

Nathan Görling

Original Music Composer

Emil A. Lingheim

Emil A. Lingheim

Director

Max Linder

Production Design

Edvard Persson

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.