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Gellin & Borgstrøm 1932
Desværre slutter Gellin's udklipsalbum her, men deres karriere marcherer videre. Ved nu, havde Herman Gellin blevet en ekspert i at arrangere touneer, og fra 1930, var Gellin og Borgstrøm konstant på farten, og bragte med sig mange af de mest elskede forlystelses kunstnere i Danmark. Nogle af de berømte navne på den tid var, Victor Borge, Osvald Helmuth, Liva Weel, Olga Svendsen, Ib Schønberg, og altid et dusin dansere.
Jeg kan bevidne deres konstante rejser, fordi, som et barn, så jeg sjældent min far i vintermånederne på grund af de mange tourneer. Kun i sommermånederne, da han spillede i "Cirkusrevyen", som kun var omkring 30 minutter fra vores hus i Gentofte , Danmark, så jeg ham. De optrådte der fra 1935 - 1941, og efter krigen 1948-1950.
Gellin & Borgstrøm 1932
Unfortunately the scrap book ends here, however, their career marches on. By now, Herman Gellin had become an expert in booking tours, and throughout the 1930's they were constantly on the road, featuring many of the most beloved entertainers in Denmark. Some of the famous names of the time were, Victor Borge, Osvald Helmuth, Liva Weel, Olga Svendsen, Ib Schønberg, and always a dozen dancers.
I can attest to their constant travelling, because, as a child, I never saw my father in the winter months, only in the summer months, when he was playing in "Cirkusrevyen", which was only about 30 minutes from our house in Copenhagen, Denmark. They performed there from 1935 - 1941, then after the war 1948-1950.
I can attest to their constant travelling, because, as a child, I never saw my father in the winter months, only in the summer months, when he was playing in "Cirkusrevyen", which was only about 30 minutes from our house in Copenhagen, Denmark. They performed there from 1935 - 1941, then after the war 1948-1950.
Cirkusrevyen 1935- 1939
"Cirkusrevyen" is located in Dyrehavsbakken, which is the world's oldest amusement park. Since the original opening in 1583, nowadays, with 2.5-2.7 million visitors per year, it has been Copenhagen's most popular recreation spot. Today, Dyrehavsbakken or "Bakken" as it is generally known as, is the prime example of genuine Danish popular culture. Cirkusrevyen plays every day of the week, except Sunday, normally begins in middle of May, and ends at the end of August.
Cirkusrevyen is actually performed in a large tent, with an identical seating plan to a regular circus with 1316 seats, stage, and changerooms for the entertainers.
Over the years, the Circus Revue, which opened in 1935, has gladdened the heart of many a visitor to Bakken, and it is still going strong. . The concept was matured and implemented in collaboration with Oscar Holst, the director, Herman Gellin, Ernst Borgstrøm and Carl Petersson. In addition, and over the years that group secured the services of some of the best known entertainer at that time in Denmark. Personalities such as Victor Borge, Ludvig Brandstrup, Carl Fischer, Olga Svendsen, Christian Arhoff og Elga Olga, Ib Schønberg all scored great successes both before and after the 2nd world war. In 1945 the telt was dismantled and erected in Copenhagen proper. The following year, the war over, it was erected again at the original location.
Cirkusrevyen is actually performed in a large tent, with an identical seating plan to a regular circus with 1316 seats, stage, and changerooms for the entertainers.
Over the years, the Circus Revue, which opened in 1935, has gladdened the heart of many a visitor to Bakken, and it is still going strong. . The concept was matured and implemented in collaboration with Oscar Holst, the director, Herman Gellin, Ernst Borgstrøm and Carl Petersson. In addition, and over the years that group secured the services of some of the best known entertainer at that time in Denmark. Personalities such as Victor Borge, Ludvig Brandstrup, Carl Fischer, Olga Svendsen, Christian Arhoff og Elga Olga, Ib Schønberg all scored great successes both before and after the 2nd world war. In 1945 the telt was dismantled and erected in Copenhagen proper. The following year, the war over, it was erected again at the original location.
The picture below shows a more recent look of Cirkusrevyen.
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Resten af denne side indeholder meget materiale som jeg har fået frem til med hjælp af flere mennesker, til hvem jeg er meget taknemlig:
Just Bidstrup, for hans altid venlige hjælp, råd og store viden om den danske teater verden.
Kresten Lindorff-Larsen for at arrangere et møde med Karen Lindorff-Larsen, datter af Eilert Lindorff-Larsen.
Karen Lindorff-Larsen som lånte mig mange dejlige programmer fra Nørrebro Teater og Cirkusrevyen -- og bedst af alt, en Gellin og Borgstrøm indspildning af "Høstgildet", arrangeret af Eilert Lindorff-Larsen, med Lindorff-Larsens orkester.
Og til sidst, et sort knus til Henning Borgstrøm, som kopierede, scannede ,sorterede og fandt mange gode billeder og information. Uden hans hjælp ville denne hjemmeside have været meget kortere og mindre informeret.
The rest of this page contains much material whic I have obtained with the help of several people to whom I am very grateful:
Just Bidstrup, for his always friendly help, advise and huge knowledge of the danish teater world.
Kresten Lindorff-Larsen, who arranged to Karen Lindorff-Larsen, daughter of Eilert Lindorff-Larsen
Karen Lindorff-Larsen who lent me many wonderful programs from Nørrebro Theatre and Circus Revuen - and best of all, a Gellin and Borgstrøm indspildning of "Høstgildet", arr. By Eilert Lindorff-Larsen, with Lindorff-Larsen's orchestra.
And finally, a big hug to Henning Borgstrøm which copied, scanned, sorted and found many good pictures and information. Without his help would this website have been much shorter and less informative.
Cirkusrevyen 1935
Cirkusrevyen 1935 starred the most popular entertainers in Denmark. Among them were: Osvald Helmuth, Ludvig Brandstrup, Liva Weel, Oscar Holst, Gellin & Borgstrøm.
Osvald Helmuth (1894-1966) was a Danish stage and film actor and revue singer.
His career began in Randers in 1913, and he later appeared in the Nørrebro Teater in Copenhagen. In 1929 he got his big break with the revue song " Ølhunden glammer" by Poul Henningsen. He devoted himself for many years as revue singer and was known as a dazzling show interpreter.
Along with Oscar Holst he opened Cirkusrevyen in 1935 with stars like Liva Weel, Ludvig Brandstrup, Geliin & Borgstrøm. He was in Cirkusrevyen in four seasons 1935-38
In 1936 he appeared in his first film, Cirkusrevyen, a musical comedy in which he displayed his singing talents, directed by acclaimed directors Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks. This paved the way for a successful film career in the 1930s and 1940s.
Olga Svendsen (1883-1942) Actress and Revue singer
She starred in a number of silent films and achieved over the years great success in revues, Danish film comedies and in Cirkusrevyen, where she performed until shortly before his death.
Liva Weel (1897-1952)
Liva Weel was a Danish singer and actress. She is listed in the book of The 20th century's 100 most important people in Denmark.
Liva Weel got her start at Odder Summer Theatre 1917 and got her breakthrough the year afte at the Scala in Copenhagen. The repertoire consisted of operettas and revues, where her large, fresh voice came into its own. Especially in the revue, she developed a phenomenal characterization capability combined with distinctive comic imagination, and she created a number of original characters, from spinster quick-witted mistress.
Osvald Helmuth (1894-1966) was a Danish stage and film actor and revue singer.
His career began in Randers in 1913, and he later appeared in the Nørrebro Teater in Copenhagen. In 1929 he got his big break with the revue song " Ølhunden glammer" by Poul Henningsen. He devoted himself for many years as revue singer and was known as a dazzling show interpreter.
Along with Oscar Holst he opened Cirkusrevyen in 1935 with stars like Liva Weel, Ludvig Brandstrup, Geliin & Borgstrøm. He was in Cirkusrevyen in four seasons 1935-38
In 1936 he appeared in his first film, Cirkusrevyen, a musical comedy in which he displayed his singing talents, directed by acclaimed directors Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks. This paved the way for a successful film career in the 1930s and 1940s.
Olga Svendsen (1883-1942) Actress and Revue singer
She starred in a number of silent films and achieved over the years great success in revues, Danish film comedies and in Cirkusrevyen, where she performed until shortly before his death.
Liva Weel (1897-1952)
Liva Weel was a Danish singer and actress. She is listed in the book of The 20th century's 100 most important people in Denmark.
Liva Weel got her start at Odder Summer Theatre 1917 and got her breakthrough the year afte at the Scala in Copenhagen. The repertoire consisted of operettas and revues, where her large, fresh voice came into its own. Especially in the revue, she developed a phenomenal characterization capability combined with distinctive comic imagination, and she created a number of original characters, from spinster quick-witted mistress.
Poster of the first Cirkusrevy, 1935
Newspaper ad for Cirkusrevyen first ever performance, 1935
Cirkusrevyen 1936, with the entire cast in front of the telt. Poster from 1936
Cirkusrevyen er nomalt open gennem Maj til August måned. Efter den havde lukket i 1936 flyttede den in på Nørrebro Teater.
Nørrebro Teater åbnede i 1887.
Cirkusrevyen is usually open through the months of May to August. After it had closed in 1936, it moved into Nørrebro Teater., in Copenhagen
Nørrebro Teater opened in 1887
Billedet er før teatrets brand i 1931.
Picture before the Theater's fire in 1931
]Nørrebro Teater 1932 med ny facade.
Nørrebro Teater 1932 with a new front.
Nørrebro Teater 1936
Eilert Henning Lindorff-Larsen, kapelmester og komponist Han blev student i 1920 og tog organisteksamen fra Musikkonservatoriet i 1922 og var i en årrække fast organistvikar ved Københavns Domkirke. I 1925 havde han sin debutkoncert. Fra 1930 var han tilknyttet Det ny Teater, Casino, Dagmarteatret som teaterkapelmester og var dirigent i National-Scala og i Cirkusrevyen. Desuden har han ledet underholdningsorkestret i Danmarks Radio. Lindorff-Larsen komponerede orgelmusik, sange og orkestermusik og beskæftigede sig med musikken til balletterne "Irene Holm" og "Jomfrukilden". Han blev gift den 23. oktober 1925 i Frederiksberg Kirke med Esther Jacobine Rasmussen (29-12-1899). Efter skilsmisse i 1933 blev han den 15. februar 1934 gift på Københavns Rådhus med skuespillerinden Ellen Jansø. Senere blev han den 1. april 1951 gift med skuespillerinden Gerda Gilboe.
Arrangerede musikken for Cirkusrevyen som inkluderede nogle fine arrangementer for Gellin og Borgstrøm med orkester.
To blev senere indspillet på "His Master's Voice" i 1937 : "Zigeuner Fantasie" og "Høstgildet". Begge stykker kan høres på denne side.
Eilert Henning Lindorff-Larsen, orchestra leader/conductor and composer He graduated in 1920 and took organist graduated from the Music Academy in 1922 and was for years organist at Copenhagen Cathedral. In 1925 he had his debut concert. From 1930 he was assigned to the New Theatre, Casino, Dagmarteatret as a theater conductor and was conductor of the National-Scala and Cirkusrevyen. In addition, he has led the entertainment orchestra in Danmarks Radio. Lindorff-Larsen composed organ music, songs and orchestral music and dealing with the music for ballets "Irene Holm" and "The Virgin Spring". He married October 23, 1925 in Frederiksberg Church with Esther Jacobine Rasmussen (29-12-1899). After the divorce in 1933, he was 15 February 1934 married at City Hall with the actress Ellen Jansø. Later he was 1 April 1951 married to actress Gerda Gilboe.
Arranged music for Cirkusrevyen which included some fine arrangements for Gellin and Borgstrøm with orchestra.
Two were later recorded in "His Master's Voice" in 1937: "Zigeuner Fantasie" and "Harvest Feast". Both pieces can be heard on this page. on this page.
" Zigeuner Fantasie" part 1 & 2
Arranged by Lindorff-Larsen
Recorded 1936 by
Gellin & Borgstrøm
with the Lindorff-Larsen orchestra
"Høstgildet" Part 1
Arranged by Eilert Lindorff-Larsen
Gellin & Borgstrom
Lindorff-Larsen Orchestra
Høstgildet Part 2
Arranged by Eilert Lindorff-Larsen
Gellin & Borgstrom
Lindorff-Larsen Orchestra
Cirkusrevyen 1937.
Picture courtesy of Poul-Erik Pløhn
A poster offering a 20% discount on the showtickets if double train ticket is purchased.
Notice that the same poster appears in front of the telt in the picture above.
Nørrebro Teater 1937
Nørrebro Teater 1938
Cirkusrevyen 1939
Herman Gellin
Eilert Lindorff-Larsen
Willy Kierulf
Ernst Borgstrøm
Hans Kaufmann
Børge Rosenbaum som Komponisten
Børge Rosenbaum (Victor Borge) as the composer
Selection | Performer | Guest | Label/Year |
| En Skærgaardsd Tøs | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | HMV 1933 | |
| Fløjtevalsen | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Axel Boesen | HMV 1933 |
| Hos Mor Derhjemme I Kerteminde | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | HMV 1933 | |
| Lyttervalsen 1933 | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Hans W. peterden | HMV 1933 |
| Oh, Hvor Det Kribler Og Krabler | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | HMV 1933 | |
| Op Og Se Piger Paa Kajen | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Axel Boesen | HMV 1933 |
| Ruder Es | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | HMV 1933 | |
| Tømmermændenes Vagtparade | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Helge Rungwald | HMV 1933 |
| Tretur | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | HMV 1933 | |
| En Sommerkveld Paa Øia | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olsen og Co. | HMV 1933 |
| Saa Til Søs Del 1 | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Axel Boesen | HMV 1933 |
| Saa Til Søs Del 2 | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Axel Boesen | HMV 1933 |
| Flaadens Pige | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen | HMV 1934 |
| Jeg Har En Ven | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen | HMV 1934 |
| Lønstrup Valsen | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen | HMV 1934 |
| Mazurkavals | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen | HMV 1934 |
| Cirkusmarsch Fra Bakkerevyen | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen | HMV 1935 |
| Der Er Kun En | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Herman Lisberg | HMV 1935 |
| Der Gaar En Sømand I Land | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Schiøler Linck - Osvald Helmut | HMV 1935 |
| Der Var Suserne Fra Kalleboderne | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen | HMV 1935 |
| En Smule Syng Sang | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Fyttaarnet og Bivognen | HMV 1935 |
| I Kongelunden | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | HMV 1935 | |
| Kidnapper potpourri | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Victor Cornelius | HMV 1935 |
| Og Saa Er Der Bal Bagefter | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | HMV 1935 | |
| Tillykke Tillykke Tillykke | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen | HMV 1935 |
Tillykke Tillykke Tillykke | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Osvald Helmuth | HMV 1935 |
| Vil Du Ha Mig | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen | HMV 1935 |
| Vil Du Være Min Mand | G & B Nyhedkvintetten | Olga Svendsen - Schiøler Linck | HMV 1935 |
Flaadens Pige
(Erik Fiehn)
Gellin og Borgstrøm
Nyhedskvintetten
Vocalist - Olga Svendsen
Recorded 1934
HMV Label
"Tillykke-Tillykke-Tillykke"
Kronprinsvalsen
(Stentoft)
Gellin og Borgstrøm
Vocalist - Olga Svendsen
Recorded 1935
Columbia Label
