Concordia Selander

Acting

Concordia Selander

Born June 2, 1861 · Arboga, Västmanlands län, Sweden

Died March 31, 1935 · aged 73

Concordia Cornelia Johanna Selander, née Hård (Arboga, 2 June 1861 – 31 March 1935), was a Swedish actress and theatre manager. Her father was a music instrument maker. She first trained at the school of the Royal Swedish Ballet (1874–80) and later at the Royal Dramatic Training Academy (1878–83). She was active at Stora teatern in Gothenburg 1883–85, at various travelling theatre companies in 18…

Known For

The Phantom CarriageThe Phantom Carriage · 1921
The Phantom Carriage
7.71921
MovieDramaFantasy
An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.
The Suburban VicarThe Suburban Vicar · 1917
The Suburban Vicar
5.01917
MovieDrama
A man decides to renounce his wealth and becomes a pastor. Within a short time he builds a reputation as a merciful and just man, but when he falls in love with a young rich woman, it causes problems.
The Tale of  Gunnar HedeThe Tale of Gunnar Hede · 1923
The Tale of Gunnar Hede
6.61923
MovieDrama
Gunnar Hede, a young Swedish man, wants to become a professional musician, but when his father suddenly dies he is pressured by his family to take over the family business of raising and selling reindeer.
Sir Arne's TreasureSir Arne's Treasure · 1919
Sir Arne's Treasure
7.11919
MovieHistoryDrama
Three Scottish officers, including Sir Archi, murder Sir Arne and his household for a coffin filled with gold. The only survivor is Elsalill, who moves to relatives in Marstrand. There she meets a charming young officer- Sir Archi- and she soon understands that he was one of the murderers.
Scattered PagesScattered Pages · 1931
Scattered Pages
9.01931
MovieComedy
Vera Nilsson is friendly with the poor neighbor boy Håkan, this is not seen kindly by Vera's father Nils.
The Pilgrimage to KevlaarThe Pilgrimage to Kevlaar · 1921
The Pilgrimage to Kevlaar
6.31921
MovieDrama
A mother walks with her melancholic son on pilgrimage to seek comfort at the Madonna image, thereby trying to heal the broken heart of the son.
A Lover in PawnA Lover in Pawn · 1920
A Lover in Pawn
6.91920
MovieDrama
About loaner Master Samuel, based on a writings by Hjalmar Bergman
The Girl from the Marsh CroftThe Girl from the Marsh Croft · 1917
The Girl from the Marsh Croft
6.21917
MovieDrama
Helga is a young single lady who has a baby by a much older married man. After the older man tells Helga's father that he refuses to pay child support because he isn't the child's father, her father insists that Helga take him to court. On court day, just as the older married man is about to swear on the Bible that he is not the father of Helga's child, Helga suddenly tells the court that she's dropping the case because although the man did father her child, she doesn't want him to commit perjury, which is not only a serious crime but a mortal sin as well.

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