Hand-Picked Alternatives Movies That Echo the Spirit of Flickorna på Solvik: Cult Guide

Dir: Wilfred Lucas

Brian O'Farrell (Snowy Baker), is an English 'new chum' who takes a job at an Australian cattle station. He is teased by station hands because of his appearance (including spats and a monocle) but he soon impresses them with his skills at riding and boxing. The station manager, John MacDonald (Wilfred Lucas), takes O'Farrell to Sydney to meet his daughter Edith (Kathleen Key) who is working in the slums. Edith is kidnapped by criminals after witnessing a crime but O'Farrell rescues her. It is later revealed he is the owner of the station.

Dir: Alexander Butler

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of The Night Riders perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

In Alberta, Canada, a Cornish emigrant unmasks a rustler posing as the girl's "blind" father.

Dir: Georg af Klercker

The rich Baron Von Meislingen dreams of being a poet. Unfortunately he has no talent what so ever. In one of his apartments lives the talented but poor poet Peter Långhår. Von Meislingen steals his latest work from him and publishes it under his own name. 'His' poems becomes a success and Von Meislingen becomes regarded as one of the greatest living poets.

Dir: Edgar Jones

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Nattliga toner perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A mail-order bride arrives at a Maine lumber camp but doesn't like her prospective husband.

Dir: Georg af Klercker

The priest Erik falls in love with Elin. But Eriks father general Von Tillisch don't approve.

Dir: Bruno Ziener

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of In the River perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Georg af Klercker

Dr. Henry Arel and his fiancee, Violet Starford, joins the war as paramedics. During a flight attack, Violet is badly hurt. The doctor makes a very bold intervention in the hope that Violet will survive.

Dir: Richard Smith

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of The Suburban Vicar perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Two female candidates for Chief of Police live across the hall from each other, and their political rivalry follows them home, leading to plenty of hi-jinks.

Dir: Georg af Klercker

The wealthy Frank Helmer travels to the seafront to forget a bitter love story. There he meets Awa, the lighthouse keeper's daughter, whom he falls in love with.

Dir: Georg af Klercker

Marianne is a foster child at her aunt. She is lively and has dramatic dreams and this is not appreciated.