Kai Gullmar(pseudonym forGurli Maria Bergström), (2 April 1905 inSundsvall– 25 March 1982 inStockholm), was a Swedish composer, musician, singer and actress. Gullmar wrote music for more than 40 films between 1937 and 1960.[1]
Kai Gullmar | |
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 Kai Gullmar, circa 1935 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gurli Maria Bergström |
| Born | 2 April 1905 Sundsvall,Sweden |
| Origin | Swedish |
| Died | 25 March 1982(aged 76) Stockholm,Sweden |
| Genres | schlager music |
| Occupation(s) | composer, musician, singer, actress |
| Years active | 1928–1961 |
Biography
editIn 1924–1925, Gullmar studied inLondon.After her return to Sweden, she settled in Stockholm; she made her debut as a performer in arevuebyErnst Rolfin 1929. However, Gullmar's parents forbade her from performing on stage, and she started working as a recording artist and composer forHMVinstead.
Gullmar soon emerged as one of Sweden's leading composers of schlager music, with entertainers such asUlla Billquist,Karin Juel,Harry BrandeliusandKarl Gerhardrecording her compositions. During her career, Gullmar wrote music for more than 47 Swedish films. Simultaneously, she continued recording her own music and acting in revues as well as films.
Kai Gullmar was openlylesbian[2]and became known for her oftenandrogynousway of dressing. She is buried atNorra begravningsplatsenin Stockholm.
Known melodies
editEn natt på Ancora bar(1933),Det borde vara förbjudet med så vackra ögon(1937),Blonda John(1938),Solen lyser även på liten stuga(1939),Ungmön på Käringön(1940),Swing it, magistern!(1940),Med dej i mina armar(1940),Om du bara ler mot mej nå'n gång(1941),En vårnatt i Wien(1941),En liten smula kärlek(1941),Pythagoras swing(1941),Swing ändå(1941),Blå ögon som förgätmigej(1942),De stora elefanternas dans(1942),Utan mej(1942),Som du vill ha mej(1943),Anna från Dalen gick på Nalen(1948),Bussvisan(1956),I Heidelberg(1956),En viol, monsieur,Jag har en liten melodi,Med käckhet och fräckhetandOrdning på torpet.[3]
Selected filmography
edit- The Andersson Family(1937)
- Adolf Saves the Day(1938)
- Her Melody(1940)
- Sonja(1943)
- A Girl for Me(1943)
- The Sixth Shot(1943)
- Dolly Takes a Chance(1944)
- Evening at the Djurgarden(1946)
- Den långa vägen(1947)
- Private Bom(1948)
- Loffe as a Millionaire(1948)
- Playing Truant(1949)
- Lattjo med Boccaccio(1949)
- Andersson's Kalle(1950)
- A Ghost on Holiday(1951)
- 91 Karlssons bravader(1951)
- Spöke på semester(1951)
- Enslingen Johannes(1957)
- Åsa-Nisse as a Policeman(1960)
- Åsa-Nisse bland graver och baroner(1961)
References
edit- ^"Kai Gullmar Biography".sfi.se.Retrieved7 April2017.
- ^Rosenberg, Tina (2018).HBTQ spelar roll: Mellan garderob och kanon.Leopard förlag.ISBN9789173438414.
- ^"Composer Kai Gullmar".sfi.se.Retrieved7 April2017.