Fabian Bom is a waiter at a hotel in a small town. But he dreams of doing something else - to dance and sing on a stage. He is madly in love with Matilda Roos, singer and diva. Fabian is too insensitive to notice that Annie, who works in the kitchen, is in love with him. Encouraged by Matilda, Fabian leaves the hotel and goes to Stockholm to become famous. But, as he soon learns, it is more difficult than he first thought.
Acting
Nils Poppe's elastic physical comedy steals every scene.
Direction
Kjellin balances slapstick with genuine warmth.
Director
Alf Kjellin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Nils Poppe was Sweden's beloved comedy king; this was tailor-made for his talents.
Git Gay was a huge Swedish-American star who'd retired—this was her comeback role.
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