The Paymaster (1939): Cast
The Paymaster is a 1939 romantic comedy directed by Emil A. Lingheim, starring Edvard Persson as Henrik Karlsson, Astrid Bodin and Arthur Fischer. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Emil A. Lingheim
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Europa Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Paymaster About?
The premise of The Paymaster without spoilers.
Henrik Karlsson is wrongly accused of stealing 5,000 SEK. Though he knows he is innocent, he chooses to accept full blame in order to shield the true culprit, who lies ill in a hospital, from prosecution and its consequences.
The Paymaster Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- rural setting
- accountant
- traffic policeman
- sympathetic police officer
- mayor
- skane
The Paymaster Cast & Characters
Edvard Persson leads the cast as Henrik Karlsson, with Astrid Bodin as Anna and Arthur Fischer as Borgmästaren i Skanör. Directed by Emil A. Lingheim; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Emil A. Lingheim
- Edvard Persson as Henrik Karlsson
- Astrid Bodin as Anna
- Arthur Fischer as Borgmästaren i Skanör
- Annalisa Ericson as Vera, borgmästarens dotter
Also Starring in The Paymaster
· 9 more- Eric von Gegerfelt Pålsson
- Signe Wirff Osvald Berg's wife
- Ivar Kåge Doctor at hospital
- Ingrid Luterkort Lena
- Rut Holm Johanna
- Elsa Marianne von Rosen
- Algot Larsson Fången
- John Degerberg Poliskonstapel Månsson
- Holger Winge Lars, Henrik Karlssons son
The Paymaster Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Skanör Falsterbo” and “Un bun coleg”.
- Also known as
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- Skanör Falsterbo
- Un bun coleg
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The Paymaster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Paymaster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Paymaster?
The Paymaster runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Paymaster released?
The Paymaster was released on March 6, 1939.
Who directed The Paymaster?
The Paymaster was directed by Emil A. Lingheim.
Who is in the cast of The Paymaster?
The Paymaster stars Edvard Persson as Henrik Karlsson, Astrid Bodin as Anna and Arthur Fischer as Borgmästaren i Skanör, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Paymaster have a post-credit scene?
No. The Paymaster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Paymaster in?
The original language of The Paymaster is Swedish.
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