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The Poet and the Little Mother (1959)

The Poet and the Little Mother (1959)

Comedy Family
Release Date: 1959, March 6
Directors: Erik Balling
Countries: Denmark
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Cast: Henning Moritzen, Ove Sprogøe, Judy Gringer, Jytte Abildstrøm, Axel Strøbye, Helle Virkner, Paul Hagen, Holger Vistisen, Olaf Ussing, Valsø Holm, Karl Stegger, Dirch Passer

Overview:

Poeten and Lillemor are making their living on his writing, but the general interest in modern poetry is low and their income very small. A creditor is dogging them, when a sudden bequest gives them some breathing-space. They buy an old house in a small village, where living is cheaper than in Copenhagen. The villagers are distrustful towards the newcomers. After a while the baker, the butcher and the grocer won't give Poeten and Lillemor credit anymore. Also the old creditor is back dogging them. Should Poeten renounce his high poetical standards and write simple verses for popular music, to get money?