About Alvar Kraft
Lived 1901 – 1959 (aged 58). Alvar Kraft was a Swedish composer.
Alvar Kraft (19 September 1901 – 28 September 1959) was a Swedish pianist, bandleader and composer. His compositions included film music and popular songs. He was married to the actress Bullan Weijden.
He toured with singer Edvard Persson as his accompanist.
Selected filmography Bashful Anton (1940) A Sailor on Horseback (1940) Sunny Sunberg (1941) Sun Over Klara (1942) Life in the Country (1943) Turn of the Century (1944) The Happy Tailor (1945) The Bells of the Old Town (1946) Jens Mansson in America (1947) Each Heart Has Its Own Story (1948)
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Who was Alvar Kraft?
Swedish musician and composer (1901–1959)
When was Alvar Kraft born?
Alvar Kraft was born on 19 September 1901 in Stockholm.
When did Alvar Kraft die?
Alvar Kraft died on 28 September 1959 in Stockholm.
What was Alvar Kraft's occupation?
Alvar Kraft was a composer.
What nationality was Alvar Kraft?
Alvar Kraft was Swedish.
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