Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 10, 1891
Deathday: September 05, 1945
Popularity:
1927-01-09
Overview: In northern Finland in the fall of 1916, Saima Niva rescues a man drifting in the river, who turns out to be a German lieutenant Braun. Braun and his six comrades have managed to escape the prisoner of war at the Muurmann railway station, but the lieutenant has had to get rid of the lost group. While Braun is recovering, under the good care of Saima, Niva's neighbor and henchman of the gendarmes, the greedy policeman Simpura, gets a tip about the refugees camped in the desert.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1927-01-09
Popularity:
1924-01-20
Overview: After Matti is stabbed to death at his own wedding, Eero of Ojelmiston becomes a suspect, presumed to have avenged his recently deceased wife. Eero escapes with the help of a court judge but surrenders after his mother gets into trouble. At the courthouse, the priest admits that Vieremä Jaska confessed to the crime on his deathbed. The film has survived, but without subtitles.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1924-01-20
Popularity:
1923-11-11
Overview: Rural comedy of the intrigues and stratagems involving a country wedding. From a comedy by Alexis Kivi.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1923-11-11
Popularity:
1925-11-16
Overview: The story, set in the 19th century, revolves around the hot-blooded Jussi, a young farmer, and his friend Antti and their brushes with the local nimismies (sheriff) and the häjyt (badmen). The film, shot on location on the plains of Ostrobothnia, conveys a good sense of its unique landscape. Both Järviluoma and the director, Jalmari Lahdensuo were from Ostrobothnia and the film successfully expresses a feeling of the true spirit of the province.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1925-11-16
Popularity:
1923-01-01
Overview: The film is set in the small village of Nuottaniemi wherein lives Herr Iisakki and his daughter Hanna. Herr Iisakki has grudge against Herr Heikki, blaming him for the death of his son in a raft accident. To make things worse Herr Heikki's son, Herr Juhani, wants to marry Frau Hanna but she only has eyes for a lumberman named Herr Anti Koskenalustan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1923-01-01
Popularity:
1922-04-17
Overview: A man who has little compassion for his friend's and wife's toothache, soon learns how bad it can be when he gets one of his own.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1922-04-17
Popularity:
1920-02-16
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1920-02-16
Popularity:
1921-04-10
Overview: Martti Vaara, secondary school graduate gets monetary help from his rich uncle under the pretense to get married and have kids. When the uncle unexpectedly arrives to look at the little one, Martti persuades his friends to get involved on the hoax.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1921-04-10
Popularity:
1920-03-28
Overview: A suitor arrives at Kaiku's house, who has mistaken both the house and the person, and causes a series of commotions
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1920-03-28
Popularity:
1922-01-09
Overview: Servant Eeva promises to marry her childhood friend, tailor Aapeli, via letter, but withdraws after meeting the man. Though mostly preserved, the film is partially lost.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1922-01-09
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