King Gustav VI Adolf
Biography
Gustaf VI Adolf (Oscar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustaf Adolf; 11 November 1882 – 15 September 1973) was King of Sweden from 29 October 1950 until his death in 1973. He was the eldest son of Gustaf V and his wife, Victoria of Baden. Before Gustaf Adolf acceded to the throne, he was crown prince for nearly 43 years during his father's reign. As king, and shortly before his death, he gave his approval to constitutional changes which removed the Swedish monarchy's last political powers. He was a lifelong amateur archeologist particularly interested in Ancient Italian cultures.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
"He was larger than life itself". This is how Leif GW Persson begins the portrait of the man who has never ceased to fascinate him: Harry Söderman, also known as Revolver-Harry. During his lifetime known as the world's best detective, celebrated as a war hero, admired as an adventurer. Then a major player on the world stage, but now strangely forgotten. In the film about Revolver-Harry, Leif GW Persson tells us about a life so full of events at the center of history that it almost seems improbable.
Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
"The Norrmalmstorgs drama from the inside" - For more than 30 years, the bank-robber Janne Olsson refused to talk about the noted bank-robbery at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm, in 1973. This is the first interview with Olsson.
Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • as Self - The King
A film adaptation of Selma Lagerlöf's classic book about Nils Holgersson, who is a real rascal. As punishment for his mischief, a house elf shrinks him to his size. The farm animals are out for revenge and so Nils must escape on the back of a goose from Skåne in the south to Lapland in the north. During his flight over Sweden, Nils gets to take part in many adventures.
Movie - 1907, 2h 15m • as Self
Actuality documentary film recording the funeral procession of King Oscar II of Sweden on 19 December 1907. Footage includes public mourning in Stockholm: the katafalk (catafalque), processions of military units and guards, participation of royal family members (including Gustav V, Gustav VI Adolf), and scenes of the city in mourning.
Movie - 2002, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
1952 - he year when Gösta Snoddas Nordgren sings Flottarkärlek on the radio and it becomes a hit. Gustaf VI Adolf turns 70. A Swedish DC-3 disappears and a Catalina plane is shot down by Soviet fighter aircraft. A Swedish spy business is being rolled out. Fritjof Enbom has given information to the Soviet Union. It is also an Olympic year - Winter Olympics in Oslo and Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
Movie - 1905, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The future king Gustaf VI Adolf and wife arrive in Stockholm
Movie - 1919, 2h 15m • as Himself
Documentary shots from the inauguration of Södertälje ski slope in Sweden, 1919-01-25 to 1919-01-26.
Movie - 1911, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The home and everyday life of future king Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden and his first wife princess Margaret is shown in this newsreel.