Miskow Makwarth

Drama Series - 1978, 16 episodes • as Erik Olskov

Matador is a Danish TV series produced and shown between 1978 and 1982. It is set in the fictional Danish town of Korsbæk between 1929 and 1947. It follows the lives of a range of characters from across the social spectrum, focusing specifically on the rivalry between the families of two businessmen: The banker Hans Christian Varnæs, an established local worthy, and social climber Mads Skjern, who arrives in town as the series opens. The name Matador was taken from the localised edition of the boardgame Monopoly, also the series' tentative English title. In addition, in contemporary Danish a "matador" is often used to describe a business tycoon, in the series referring to the character of Mads Skjern and his craftiness as a self-made entrepreneur. Directed by famed Danish film maker Erik Balling, Matador was the idea of author Lise Nørgaard who wrote the bulk of the episodes alongside Karen Smith, Jens Louis Petersen and Paul Hammerich. The series is one of the most well-known and popular examples of Danish television and represents the peak of longtime development of Danish TV drama by the public service channel Danmarks Radio. The series has become part of the modern self-understanding of Danes, partly because of its successful mix of melodrama and a distinct warm Danish humour in the depiction of characters, which were portrayed by a wide range of the most popular Danish actors at the time; but also not least because of its accurate portrayal of a turbulent Denmark from around the start of the Great Depression and through Nazi Germany's occupation of Denmark in World War II.

Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A young, idealistic business student has ambitions to be a concert pianist, but his obsession with beautiful women keeps him from achieving his goal. To earn money for his tuition, he takes a job as headmaster of a small girls' school. There his weakness for beautiful women is put to the test when he is pursued by a bevy of sexy coeds.

Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Police constable Møller'og psychiatrist Dr. Mogensen will have something to watch as the Pusle to everyone's surprise finds out that she can do magic. On her birthday she gets sent an ancient, magical figure from her uncle in South America. On the same day Pusle's parents has to travel to London, and the large family is now left to strict aunt Alma.

Movie - 1976, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

About the traditional celebration at Christmas. It is a safety valve, a cleansing bath that gives strength and zest for life well into the new year. "People meet" – and masks fall around the lavishly laid tables, where the director and the workers drink together. Local democracy works – and long-standing marriages falter! However, very few Christmas parties reach the same heights as the one enjoyed by the staff at Simonsens Bijouteri Fabrik.

Movie - 1948, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Soya's satirist take on variations of Danes, who willingly or unwillingly came to deal with German troops during the five year Second World War occupation.

Movie - 1940, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The priest in Solby borrows 2,000 kroons from the parish council treasury to pay for one of his parishioners' hospital stays in Germany. Marianne, the rich man's daughter, is to be a bridesmaid in Aalborg and is leaving Copenhagen for Jutland. In Solby, she drives too fast through the town, which is why she has a car accident and ends up in the priest's garden! She immediately starts to lead everyone around the rectory, which Aunt Marie is definitely not happy about. The priest, on the other hand, is attracted to the girl. They swim in the lake and go to a ball together, which leads to Mrs. Larsen coming in to talk to the bishop. After Marianne has returned to Copenhagen, the bishop announces his arrival at the rectory. Where will the priest now find the 2,000 kroons? The priest has a number of friends who are trying to help him, but he also receives unexpected help from the bishop.

Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

In the year 1646, Denmark is at peace. Only recently have the last occupying troops left Jutland, leaving behind the sad traces of iron heels. The administration has partially collapsed, the kingdom is short of money, and what money there is is unevenly distributed. This is the unusual and sad background to this unpretentious account.

Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Based on a true story from the fateful day of August 29, 1943, when the Germans disarmed the Danish army and navy. The minesweeper MS 1 plays the leading role in the film about the ship that refused to surrender. The commander, Captain U.H. Gad, camouflaged the boat as a tugboat under the name 'Sorte Shara'. With Sweden as its destination, the boat set sail and experienced hours of excitement as it approached the German observation posts.

Movie - 1952, 2h 15m • as Tilskuer til væddeløb

Due to his weakness for women and gambling, the old landowner Vilhelm Stone has ruined his marriage and lost his son and friends. But when he dies, his son Niels returns home from Australia to take over the estate. However, it is not that simple. Lawyers drag out the inheritance case, and initially Niels only inherits the racehorse Ibrahim. Niels is determined to win the big race of the year at the racetrack, and it is here that Poul Reichhardt sings the famous schlager Ibrahim to his horse. In the battle to get the family estate, Niels gets incredible help from his faithful companion, the farmhand Nicholajsen.

Movie - 1935, 2h 15m • as Vordende far

In an idyllic Danish town lives grocery Frost, a very wealthy man, and his greatest wish is that his son Hans will become a lawyer and reach a very prestigious position. But Hans can't complete high school and don't like studying. His main interest is music, but this he must keep hidden because both his parents are against it.

Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • as Fuldmægtig Mortensen

A folk comedy for the whole family. The two carefree farm musicians, Poul Otto Madsen and Bernhard Iversen, along with the dog Hannibal, move into the garden houses Nokken on Amager. Shortly afterwards, Bernhard's two children, Anne and Peter, show up after living with his sister in the United States. The children thrive among Nokken's free spirits and helpful people, but the social services want to take them away because the environment is not in the children's best interests (!) - Of course, everything ends as it should. The feisty Olga, owner of the Faldgruben pub, suddenly becomes a mother of two – initially to please the authorities and the children.

Movie - 1955, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

As a young man, Martin married the daughter of the farm, removed his grandfather from the board of directors, and, with his energy and willingness to work, turned the farm around so that it is now the largest and best-maintained farm in the entire region. No one likes being around Martin. Ruthlessness and stubbornness are fundamental elements of his character. He cannot tolerate anyone else around him. His grandfather and wife have long since resigned themselves to the situation, but now something must be done.

Movie - 1937, 2h 15m • as Ekspedient

The wealthy Olaf Brammer is the real owner of a nationwide company that trades in household goods. But he has no say, as the authoritative general manager Schram manages both the business and Olaf Brammer with a sure hand. The situation at work, defeat in love and a dead goldfish make Olaf Brammer depressed, and he decides to travel away from it all.

Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • as Censor

Thomas, a naive young dental student, faces a rather difficult challenge. His millionaire aunt, a bit of a sex nut, will give both him and his dental school millions if he can prove that he is sexually able and skillful. His schoolmates hear rumors of this trial, but understand the challenge to be for him to keep his celibacy.

Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • as Gæst hos Mønster

The story centers around the busybody housewives of a modern Danish working class neighborhood of the 1960's. A remake of the Norwegian comedy film from 1959.

Movie - 1973, 2h 15m • as Læge i kønssygdomme

A girl inherits a string of industrial concerns that will become bankrupt by the inheritance tax unless the girl marries the son of the owner of a competing industrial concern.

Movie - 1968, 2h 15m • as Ole

Winnie's mother is going to Bangkok to settle an inheritance matter and is looking for a good boarding house for her child. She calls Dr. Linager, who tells her that he has a boarding house for "expensive children," but the price is no object to Winnie's mother. When Winnie shows up, the good Dr. Linager is a little surprised. He is a veterinarian and thought he was going to be looking after a Siamese cat, but everyone in the house naturally welcomes the charming little Winnie.

Movie - 1972, 2h 15m • as De Fontenay

The young headmaster of a boy's boarding school has decided that due to the virility of his young charges, they are a sort of national treasure. He believes that his school should become co-educational as soon as possible. In order to raise funds for the changeover, the boys stay behind during their summer vacation and temporarily convert the school into a love hotel.

Movie - 1944, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A woman is found strangled in her shop. Shortly after, another murder is committed. Perhaps the most terrifying is that the both girls' name is Sonja. The police is convinced it's the same killer and at each scene is heard a woman singing the same song. A song which is soon dubbed the 'murder melody.'

Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • as Auktionarius

The Royal privileged ferry inn in Hørby is owned and operated by the two good friends Erik Hansen and Lars Tofte. In addition to the inn they own the small ferry, which keeps them in touch with the mainland.

Movie - 1955, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

It all begins innocently enough on a summer Sunday morning, with the sun shining from a cloudless sky. Mrs. Hald sends her two young twenty-year-old daughters on a cycling and swimming trip to North Zealand. Mr. Hartsen, a district court attorney who, incidentally, is married to a very jealous and combative wife, is taking his newly acquired Chevrolet for a long drive. When the two girls have everything stolen from them while swimming in the sea, they stop the first motorist they meet—and unfortunately, this happens to be our friend, district court attorney Hartsen.

Movie - 1969, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A soldier seeks justice against a group of men who murdered a prostitute.

Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The young sailor Morten returns home from his travels in the midst of the general strike of 1944, where he is confronted with the occupation. He joins a resistance group and actively participates in the struggle. There is no time for relaxation. He must always be on guard. Only with the sweet and charming young Lise can he relax a little and be himself. During a factory sabotage, the group is captured by the Germans.

Movie - 1955, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

In Fjordby, preparations are underway for a big celebration—the town's 500th anniversary, with music and dancing. The festive Mrs. Ingeborg, who earns her living playing the organ in church and at dances when the young people want to party, is constantly short of money. That is why she has a little side business: she teaches piano. Mrs. Ingeborg has a close family relationship with her lodger, the young veterinarian Kåre. He has repeatedly helped her financially. Mrs. Ingeborg needs money for a new dress for her foster daughter Nelly to wear to the party. Aunt Jessie lives on the first floor. She was once in a relationship with Mrs. Ingeborg's brother, but he broke up with her and married someone else. However, Mrs. Ingeborg still considers her a sister-in-law. She is well off financially, so she has to help out when Mrs. Ingeborg needs money for the dress.

Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Danish melodrama about a housemaid struggling to find normalcy and love in the midst of war.

Movie - 1937, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Christensen is the caretaker of a property in the inner city. He is a bachelor and has taken in a poor little girl. The house is inhabited by ordinary people, and the friendly caretaker is like a father to them. Up in the attic lives a whole colony of young artists: actors, dancers, writers and composers. They are poor, but they hold the flag high. They are confident that one day they will have their big breakthrough, and they are working diligently on a revue that their leader, a young musician and composer, has written.

Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

A whirlwind romance between a Danish storeclerk and an American G.I. in Copenhagen takes them to a dance club base for prostitutes, whom she befriends and whose pimp he antagonizes.

Movie - 1947, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Peter and Tove are getting married. Since Peter only has three days' leave from his ship, they decide to go on their honeymoon to Copenhagen. After eating out in town, they check into a hotel for the night. The newlyweds quickly become embroiled in a crime drama. First, Peter finds a dead body in the bed. When the night porter finally arrives, the body has disappeared. The body is seen again in a large trunk, but disappears once more before the night porter can see it. Then Peter is kidnapped in the trunk.

Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Johnson

Wild West Danish comedy. The story of four strapping lads who defeat a gang of criminals intent on stealing honest people's gold should not be taken seriously. The four heroes ride ponies, and little effort is made to conceal the fact that the film was shot in Denmark.

Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Among the residents of the boarding house on Fredhvilevej are Børge Blom, a civil servant, the feisty Nelly Smith, and taxi driver Ib Nielsen. Because their house is to be demolished to make way for a parking lot, they are given 14 days' notice to vacate. Good advice is now hard to come by, and after a fruitless visit to the Ministry of Housing, they agree to resort to unconventional methods—they occupy Louisenborg Castle! Upon arriving at the castle with their belongings, confusion reigns supreme—there is moving chaos, a visit from an Arab prince, plenty of drinks, and love in the corners.

Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Bob Beckett

Captain's daughter Josephine and common sailor Ralph Rackstraw are in love. However, their relationship is complicated by her arranged marriage to the high-ranking Sir Joseph Porter. A secret about the characters' true identities revealed by Little Buttercup, which leads to a farcical resolution.

Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

About an American's reaction to the Dane's way of chatting about each other. Behind their backs. A rumor begins to flourish. A serious one. About death. perhaps even murder.

Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

In the early 1940s, there were a couple of guys who traveled around the country from market to market with their tent. It contained only one thing: a boxing ring. The big, strong boxer challenged the local farmhands to a quick three-round boxing match and promised a large cash reward to anyone who could knock him out.

Movie - 1937, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Folk comedy with Osvald Helmuth in a brilliant role as the butcher Mortensen, who wins a fortune at the roulette table and engages a baron to train him in the role of a consummate gentleman. It gives him, he thinks, a chance to conquer the seamstress in his life. As top-trimmed as you can make butcher Helmuth, the trio, together with the baron's sister, go to the castle meeting with the aristocracy. It will be a tough test, and it is a shame to say that the butcher passes the exam - on the other hand, he gains the experience that lies in recognizing: Money is not everything - it is the innermost that counts.

Movie - 1958, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

Copenhagen in the 1890s. A pleasant city for those who experienced it at the time. This is the story of how Therese Schrøder came to live with Professor Jacobsen and became the children's nanny, which led to her meeting her sailor. This caused quite a stir in bourgeois circles at the time.

Movie - 1948, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The story about Mr. Petit - a French charming marriage trickster and murderer of women.