| The Österman Brothers' Virago | |
| Director: | Ivar Johansson |
| Based On: | The Österman Brother's Virago by Oscar Wennersten |
| Starring: | Emy Hagman Adolf Jahr Artur Rolén |
| Editing: | Ivar Johansson |
| Studio: | Monark Film |
| Runtime: | 104 minutes |
| Country: | Sweden |
The Österman Brothers' Virago (Swedish: Bröderna Östermans huskors) is a 1945 Swedish comedy film directed by Ivar Johansson and starring Emy Hagman, Adolf Jahr and Artur Rolén.[1] The title is also translated as The Österman Brothers' Shrew or The Österman Brothers' Battle-Axe. It was based on the 1913 play of the same title by Oscar Wennersten, which has been adapted for film several times. It was followed by a sequel The Wedding on Solö in 1946.
The three lazy Österman brothers own a farm, and decide that they need help with the housework. When the maid Anna arrives she proves to be efficient and domineering and soon takes over the running of the place. This leads the brothers to consider her a Battle-axe and virago and plot about ways to get her to leave.