Vingar kring fyren(1938)
A Swedish major film about hard wills and strong suffering.
Just before the young Anna is getting married to the lighthouse keeper Holmstrand, she meets the Norwegian sailor John. He falls in love with her, but leaves her when he is told she is engaged.
Movie: Vingar kring fyren
Top 10 Billed Cast
Knut Holmstrand
Anna Holmstrand
John Anker
Mother Holmstrand
Salvation Army Officer
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Just before the young Anna is getting married to the lighthouse keeper Holmstrand, she meets the Norwegian sailor John. He falls in love with her, but leaves her when he is told she is engaged.
Release Date
1938-10-10
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4.5
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A Swedish major film about hard wills and strong suffering.
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