The Girl from the Islands
The Girl from the Islands or Maibritt, the Girl from the Islands () is a 1964 West German-Swedish comedy film directed by Bostjan Hladnik and starring Jane Axell, Gunnar Möller, and Karl Schönböck. It was part of an attempt by some German comedy films of the era to be slightly more risqué. Production It was shot on location in Yugoslavia. The film's sets were designed by the art director Heinrich Mager. It was shot using Eastmancolor. The Swedish actress Jane Axell was handpicked for the starring role, but after appearing in another German film Venusberg the same year she made only a few further minor appearances. Synopsis A German businessmen is sent to Stockholm by his boss to secure an important contract, in the face of foreign competition. He discovers that the intended client has gone sailing round the Swedish islands and follows him. He becomes mixed up with a mysterious young woman named Maibritt, who eventually turns out to be the daughter of his intended client. Cast References Bibliography External links 1964 films 1964 comedy films German comedy films Swedish comedy films West German films 1960s German-language films Films directed by Bostjan Hladnik Films set in Stockholm Films set in the Baltic Sea Films set on islands Gloria Film films 1960s German films 1960s Swedish films