New Year's Eve in Stockholm. Carl Johan Stjärna is a poor aristocrat who has to borrow money from his manservant Frans to a be able to enjoy a proper celebration.
Is this one for you? If you have a thing for black-and-white comedies where everyone is dressed a bit too formally for the situations they find themselves in, you’ll probably get a kick out of Hans Majestät får vänta. It’s light, it’s frantic, and it’s very 1930s. If you need explosions or a fast-moving plot, skip this...
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Theodor Berthels
Robert N. Bradbury
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"Is this one for you? If you have a thing for black-and-white comedies where everyone is dressed a bit too formally for the situations they find themselves in, you’ll probably get a kick out of Hans Majestät får vänta. It’s light, it’s frantic, and it’s very 1930s. If you need explosions or a fast-moving plot, skip this. You will absolutely hate it. There’s something inherently funny about the setup. Carl Johan is one of those guys who thinks his last name is a valid form of payment, while Frans..."
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