In Sweden at the turn of the century, members of the upper class and their servants find themselves in a romantic tangle that they try to work out amidst jealousy and heartbreak.
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| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Ulla Jacobsson | ... | Anne Egerman | |
| Eva Dahlbeck | ... | Desiree Armfeldt | |
| Harriet Andersson | ... | Petra the Maid | |
| Margit Carlqvist | ... | Countess Charlotte Malcolm (as Margit Carlquist) | |
| Gunnar Björnstrand | ... | Fredrik Egerman | |
| Jarl Kulle | ... | Count Carl Magnus Malcolm | |
| Åke Fridell | ... | Frid the Groom | |
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Björn Bjelfvenstam | ... | Henrik Egerman (as Björn Bjelvenstam) |
| Naima Wifstrand | ... | Mrs. Armfeldt | |
| Jullan Kindahl | ... | Beata, cook | |
| Gull Natorp | ... | Malla | |
| Birgitta Valberg | ... | Actress | |
| Bibi Andersson | ... | Actress | |
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It's late nineteenth century Sweden. Middle aged lawyer Fredrik Egerman and his nineteen year old current wife Anne Egerman's two-year marriage has not yet been consummated. Fredrik wants to give Anne as much time as she needs to feel comfortable before losing her virginity. Although she loved Fredrik when they got married, Anne realizes she is attracted to Fredrik's adult son, Henrik Egerman, a brooding seminary student who is home following his most recent exams. Also a virgin, Henrik has been in an awkward flirtation with the Egermans' sexually experienced maid, Petra, in an effort to lose his virginity. When she first sees actress Desirée Armfeldt, Anne, without Fredrik telling her, knows that Desirée and Fredrik used to be lovers, the two who still have feelings for each other. Desirée currently is having an affair with married Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm. While he is jealous of any man who Desirée shows any attention to such as Fredrik, he is not the same with his young wife, the ... Written by Huggo
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A titillating, tantalizing tug-of-amour played for the happiest stakes of all by the merriest, mixed-up menage of brides, mistresses, and wives and wandering males that ever lampooned the love game! See more »Parents Guide:
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Mrs. Armfeldt: What did the Count say then?
Desiree Armfeldt: We elected to part amicably.
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While everyone is at the supper, Henrik collapses on the table. Anna puts her hand on his right shoulder but after a cutaway to Fredrik's face, her hand is now on the left shoulder. She is also much closer to the table, and Fredrik is looking the wrong way. See more »Quotes
Desiree Armfeldt: I hit him on the head with the poker.Mrs. Armfeldt: What did the Count say then?
Desiree Armfeldt: We elected to part amicably.
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No matter how many films I see, whether they be foreign language or American or silent, early sound, or currently in theaters, I still find myself getting surprised by the content found in older films. "Smiles of a Summer Night" is a pretty edgy film, touching with great candor subject matters somewhat taboo today. And the film does this while being a complete joy to watch. This is certainly one of the great sex comedies and certain to be a good introduction to Bergman for those concerned about some of his tougher films. Besides, any Bergman fan should be proud of this film, because word has it that he had reached a crossroads, during a heavy bout with depression, before writing this film. He was either to commit suicide or write a comedy. The rest of his catalog and his canonized presence in film history shows what that decision brought us.