Modern Wives

Modern Wives

1932 · 87 min · ★ 9.0

The architect Georg Wall is sitting in his spacious Stockholm apartment. He has been waiting several hours since lunch for his significantly younger wife, Lola Wall, to appear. When she eventually comes home, she wants a divorce.

Directed by Edvin Adolphson · Written by Edvin Adolphson

Your Rating

Cast

Make it a double feature

3h 15m together

Modern Wives

The Phantom Carriage

Both from Edvin Adolphson.

More from Edvin AdolphsonSee all →

The Pot JourneyThe Pot Journey · 1950
The Pot Journey
★ 10.01950
MovieFamily
Based on the novel by Edith Unnerstad about a man, Pip Larsson, who invents a new kind of pot which makes a sound when the stuff you are cooking is ready. As he can't pay the bills he and his family get evicted but luckely they have a couple of carriages they can live in and travel round the country, selling the new kind of pots Pip Larsson has invented.
Sten Stensson Stéen from EslövSten Stensson Stéen from Eslöv · 1924
Sten Stensson Stéen from Eslöv
★ 10.01924
MovieDramaComedy
When Sten, at a mature age, is to study for his preliminary degree at the University of Lund, he is given a place to stay with Mrs. Lindgren on Adelgatan. His entrance into the city of learning is somewhat embarrassing,
StjärnbilderStjärnbilder · 1995
Stjärnbilder
★ 10.01995
MovieDocumentary
A tribute to Swedish film, which was made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of film in 1995 and consists of about a hundred clips from Swedish film history with many of its stars.
Johan UlfstjernaJohan Ulfstjerna · 1936
Johan Ulfstjerna
★ 10.01936
MovieDrama
It's the last night of 1899. In Helsingfors they celebrate the new millennium. The students at the university are dancing and among them is Helge Ulfstjerna.
When Roses BloomWhen Roses Bloom · 1930
When Roses Bloom
★ 10.01930
MovieDrama
André is a young attorney who has opened his own office in Paris without any success. One day he finds a will in an old book in an antique shop that reveals a hidden treasure at the castle Brignolles. The first 100% talkie film in Swedish film history.
Gustaf Wasa, Part OneGustaf Wasa, Part One · 1928
Gustaf Wasa, Part One
★ 9.01928
MovieDramaWar
The story takes its beginning in 1518 , the Danish King Christian II has taken Sweden. Sten Sture the younger appeal to all loyal subjects to resist. The offer reaches the farmer Mats Waltersson in Dalarna , Sweden's heart and he gathers his men. Dalmas were going from house to house, they do not want a Dane on the throne. At Brännkyrka outside Stockholm is a battle between the Danes and Swedes. Swedes win and the Swedish riksbaneret out during the Battle of Gustav Eriksson Vasa.
HemsöbornaHemsöborna · 1966
Hemsöborna
★ 8.21966
SeriesDrama
Carlsson arrives at the widow Flod's farm in the Stockholm archipelago to help in the running of it. He is met with resistance by the widow's jealous son Gusten who is more interested in fishing than farming. When it is decided to hire out some houses for summer guests from the city the equilibrium is disturbed.
Man's Way with WomenMan's Way with Women · 1934
Man's Way with Women
★ 8.01934
MovieDrama
Olof Koskela, the only son is driven from home when he wants to marry the wrong girl. He takes a job as a floater. His reputation as a womanizer goes far and wide. When he meets the proud Kyllikki, he enters into a bet to defeat the mighty rapids standing on a log.
PärlemorPärlemor · 1961
Pärlemor
★ 8.01961
MovieDrama
Set in th 1930's depression times. A wealthy industrialist suffers a stroke. His wife takes over both family and business. The son worships his mother, but is forced to choose sides when he falls in love with the poor Aina.
When Love Came to the VillageWhen Love Came to the Village · 1950
When Love Came to the Village
★ 8.01950
MovieDrama
A new teacher arrives to the small village and he soon stir up some trouble with his modern way of looking at things. He also stir up some amorous feelings among the local women.
Markurells i WadköpingMarkurells i Wadköping · 1968
Markurells i Wadköping
★ 7.81968
SeriesDrama
Mr. Markurell the innkeeper has great aspirations for his son and he doesn't hesitate to pull a few strings to ensure his son's success at school, causing great scandal in the process.
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.
Song of the Scarlet FlowerSong of the Scarlet Flower · 1956
Song of the Scarlet Flower
★ 7.01956
MovieDrama
Olof is driven from home when he wants to marry the wrong girl. He takes a job as a log driver and his reputation as a womanizer goes far and wide.
LailaLaila · 1958
Laila
★ 7.01958
MovieDrama
Winter in Lapland, a settler and his wife just had their newborn daughter baptized. On the way home through the wilderness, they are chased by a pack of wolves. The little baby falls out of the sledge and parents plunges off a cliff.
Do You Believe in Angels?Do You Believe in Angels? · 1961
Do You Believe in Angels?
★ 6.81961
MovieComedyRomance
Jan Froman is a young man with great plans for the future. He gets a job as an assistant janitor at a bank, but with inherited money he starts to buy and sell real estate which eventually increases in value. He falls in love with Margareta, whose father is a naval officer. Margareta is slighted by her fiance and follows Froman on a sailing trip in the archipelago. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
Darling of MineDarling of Mine · 1955
Darling of Mine
★ 6.71955
MovieComedy
The Swedish/American actor Jack Harris visits the old country for the first time in his life. One of the journalist, Ingrid Billberg, is particularly interested in getting an interview with him. She finds out secret information about his next movie, and to stop her from revealing it, Jack Harris gets her alone with him on an isolated island in the archipelago. Romance blossoms... Plot by Mattias Thuresson.

More Like This

Couldn't load this row right now.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter