Vi kunde ha' det saa rart

Vi kunde ha' det saa rart

1942 · 84 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Family

A renowned and widowed otolaryngologist hires a young, penniless poet as live-in nanny for his three rowdy – but musically gifted – children.

Directed by Christen Jul · Written by Holger Boëtius

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