Ugglor i mossen
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Ugglor i mossen

There is a dead well-dressed man in a meadow clearing in the hills above a small Vermont town. Captain Albert Wiles, who stumbles across the body and ...finds by the man's identification that his name is Harry Worp, believes he accidentally shot Harry dead while he was hunting rabbits. Captain Wiles wants to hide the body as he feels it is an easier way to deal with the situation than tell the authorities. While Captain Wiles is in the adjacent forest, he sees other people stumble across Harry, most of whom don't seem to know him or care or notice that he's dead. One person who does see Captain Wiles there is spinster Ivy Gravely, who vows to keep the Captain's secret about Harry. Captain Wiles also Secretly sees a young single mother, Jennifer Rogers, who is the one person who does seem to know Harry and seems happy that he's dead. Later, another person who stumbles across both Harry and Captain Wiles is struggling artist Sam Marlowe, to who Captain Wiles tells the entire story of what he has seen thus far. Over the course of the day, several revelations come to light that question if Captain Wiles actually killed Harry. Sam, Mrs. Rogers, Captain Wiles and Miss Gravely's individual and collective actions in the matter of Harry take into account friendship, self-preservation, the path of least resistance, love and a lot of realizations about what their past actions will mean. Their work may all be for naught if Deputy Sheriff Calvin Wiggs, the closest thing to law enforcement in their town, finds out about Harry. Show More

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Ugglor i mossen (1955) is a captivating mystery set in a small Vermont town. The film follows Captain Albert Wiles, who discovers a well-dressed dead man named Harry Worp in a meadow clearing. Afraid of getting caught, Captain Wiles decides to hide the body instead of reporting it to the authorities.

As the story unfolds, Captain Wiles encounters other individuals who stumble upon the deceased man. Surprisingly, most of these people either fail to recognize Harry or show indifference towards his lifeless body. The only exception is a spinster named Ivy Grav, who witnesses Captain Wiles attempting to conceal the corpse.

As the plot thickens, the film explores themes of guilt, deception, and the innate desire to avoid consequences. Captain Wiles must grapple with his decision to hide the body while trying to navigate the complexities of small-town life.

Ugglor i mossen provides viewers with a timeless narrative, intriguingly blending mystery with dark humor. The atmospheric setting of the rural town in Vermont adds to the film's charm and serves as a backdrop for the unfolding drama.

Directed by Arne Mattsson, this classic film captivates audiences with its unique premise and engaging characters. Prepare to be enthralled by the suspense and intrigue in Ugglor i mossen.

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