Edvin Adolphson
ActingAbout Edvin Adolphson
Gustav Edvin Adolphson was a Swedish stage and screen actor and director. He made his stage debut in 1912, his first film "Thomas Graal's Best Child" (1918), and directed the first Swedish sound film, "Säg det i toner/ The Dream Waltz" in 1929. He was actress Harriet Bosse's third husband (1927–1932) and is father of actress Kristina Adolphson (b. 1937) and songwriter/composer Olle Adolphson (1934–2004). Edvin Adolphson appeared in more than 500 roles.
Edvin Adolphson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Edvin Adolphson reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Edvin Adolphson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Edvin Adolphson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Jansson’s Temptation, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Edvin Adolphson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edvin Adolphson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Edvin Adolphson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Stjärnbilder | (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sällskapslek | Gustav Grepe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Prins hatt under jorden | Axel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pärlemor | Gustaf Odenstam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Av hjärtans lust | Anton Humbert | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Litet bo | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Hamlet | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Summer Wind Blows | Tore | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Männen i mörker | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Young Summer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Enchanted Journey | Johan Kasimir Enqvist | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Göingehövdingen | Svend Poulsen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Vingslag i natten | Vicar Tornelius | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rolling Sea | Henry Lilja | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Quartet That Split Up | Anders Åvik | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Pot Journey | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | When Love Came to the Village | J. O. Bengtsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | En svensk tiger | Johan Tiger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The People from Simlång Valley | Stig Folkesson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Ingen väg tillbaka | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Begär | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Åsa-Hanna | Frans Adamson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Gallows Man | Col. Christoffer Toll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Man's Woman | Håkan Ingelsson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Fröken Kyrkråtta | Anders Berg | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Gubben kommer | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Johan Ulfstjerna | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Honeymoon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Man's Way with Women | Olof Koskela | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Modern Wives | Ture Tallén, direktör | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Love and Deficit | Bengt Berger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Halfway to heaven | Nick Pogli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ship Ahoy! | Alvarado de Gotho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The General | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Scattered Pages | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Dream Waltz | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Jansson’s Temptation | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Gustaf Wasa, Part One | Kristian II of Denmark | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Sealed Lips | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Wedding at Bränna | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | To the Orient | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | The Flying Dutchman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Where the Lighthouse Flashes | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Sten Stensson Stéen from Eslöv | Löfman - Godsägare | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Suitor from the Highway | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Andersson, Pettersson and Lundström | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | New Pranks by Andersson’s Kalle | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | The House Surrounded | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Thomas Graal's Ward | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | A Scarlet Angel | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Edvin Adolphson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edvin Adolphson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edvin Adolphson is "Jansson’s Temptation" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edvin Adolphson acted in?
Edvin Adolphson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edvin Adolphson?
Other notable films include "Halfway to heaven", "Litet bo", and "Stjärnbilder".