Top Cast
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Georg Rydeberg
Thomas Dahlhoff
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Viveca Lindfors
Maria
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Alf Kjellin
Eric Lindén
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Georg Funkquist
Hellenius
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Harriet Bosse
Mrs Lenander
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Hilda Borgström
Jönsson
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Hans Strååt
Gösta
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Hugo Björne
John
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Gunnar Björnstrand
Svensson, Editor of Vecko-Bilden
Overview
A classic melodrama about the famous pianist Thomas Dahlhoff.
Rating
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