Helena Kara
Also Known As: Helena Leminen, Aini Helena Dahl
Biography: Aini Helena Kara (until 1927 Dahl, since 1940 Leminen; 16 August 1916 Salo - 26 February 2002 Helsinki) was a Finnish film actress and one of the most popular film stars in Finland during the Second World War. Along with Lea Joutseno and Regina Linnanheimo, she was one of the Finnish actresses in the old film industry who didn't have a theatrical background. She was married to director Hannu Leminen and starred in many of his films, including their best-known collaboration, the melodrama White Roses (1943).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Salo, Finland
Birthday: August 16, 1916
Deathday: February 26, 2002
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Tuomari Martta
Overview: Martha's problem is balancing work and family. According to her husband Juho and father-in-law Kalle, the mother's place is at home with the child and not at work. Only her mother-in-law Ilona encourages Martta to advance in her career.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1943-03-20
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Vain sinulle
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1945-04-29
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Puck
Overview: Liisa and the renowned composer Raimo Kaarna are fond of each other, but in Kaarna's family history, everyone does not accept the relationship. In addition, Liisa has her own doubts, and a secret that does not endure the daylight.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1942-11-01
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Valkoiset ruusut
Overview: Set in turn of the century Helsinki, author Arvo Helavalla's novel makes an indelible impression on adolescent Auli Ranta. She idolizes the author of a work that can never be forgotten.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1943-09-12
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Aktivistit
Overview: In 1916, Finland is still a part of Russian Empire. Eugen Schauman murders the governor of Finland, and his fellow activists take on smaller tasks in the fight for freedom.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1939-04-09
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Hän tuli ikkunasta
Overview: Tom Mack falls in love with fashion designer Leila Linna. Romance develops, with a little diamond smuggling to keep things interesting.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1952-04-30
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Hätävara
Overview: The priest's daughter, Vappu Kankare first irritates and then admires the ambitious habitant, Jalmar "Jali" Kinnunen. After the studies, Vappu and Jali get married, but the marriage is disappointing.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1939-01-15
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Soita minulle, Helena!
Overview: Helena, a beautiful school teacher in a countryside hamlet is just going to marry her childhood friend Erkki, but a day before the wedding her first love Jari arrives to the scene.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1948-10-21
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Tapahtui kaukana
Overview: Young woman flies to Lapland together with her father and his new female friend whom the daughter dislikes. On a lonely skiing-trip across the vast wilderness, the young lady ends up in a shack inhabited by two research engineers and a funny old Lapland man who sees peculiar dreams.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1950-07-14
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Tuhottu nuoruus
Overview: Kirsti works as a reception assistant to Dr. Varjo and is secretly clinging to the doctor's son, Eino, who is studying to become an architect. Even though the film reflects early social problems and class jokes, there is no humor about describing everyday life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1947-09-19
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Miehen kylkiluu
Overview: Pharmacy student Aina Zinckand doctor Yrjö Kallio are a young couple who are drawn into patterns of jealousy in their small Finnish town.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1937-11-14
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Kyökin puolella
Overview: A romantic story about a rich girl, who is not used to household work, charms many men while working in the "Haukka" manor. The reason for this undercover work is a bet. Despite being a bad cook she soon becomes attracted to engineer Karma.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1940-08-31
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Poikamiesten holhokki
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Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1938-08-28
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Punahousut
Overview: The tarragon regiment moving to the small town charms the women of the locality. Only trade counsellor Ottilia Mähönen considers them brutal barbarians and is horrified when her daughter Irja gives her room to cavalry master Osmo Kyrö who needs accommodation.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1939-11-19
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Poikani pääkonsuli
Overview: Perky student Inkeri 'Iiri' Paappanen and businessman Taavi Takkulainen fall in love during a boat trip, but a misunderstanding at a hotel in Stockholm causes their break-up. Returning to Finland, Inkeri applies to become a governess and gets a job at Taavi's parents' family. Consul General Albert, Taavi's brother intends to take advantage of Iiri in his political endeavors.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1940-12-22
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Suurin voitto
Overview: The local doctor Aarno works with his nurse wife Asta. After the death of their child, the spouses have distanced themselves from each other. The man is completely immersed in the work, his invention of medicine, and the treatment of the outbreak of an epidemic for which the wife no longer has interest in. She is jealous of her husband's close work relationship with nurse Taina.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1944-04-29
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Sylvi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1944-09-10
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Anja tule kotiin
Overview: Mauri Miettinen and his wife Anja are living in a happy marriage. Everything changes when Mauri's old acquaintance comes to visit and threatens to reveal Anja's dark past.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1944-11-19
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En ole kreivitär
Overview: Helena Kara plays a dual role in this spectacularly portrayed adventure story where a real Countess and a false one cause misunderstandings. The film won Jussi Awards for filming and staging.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1945-11-24
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Hedelmätön puu
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1947-03-21
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Ratavartijan kaunis Inkeri
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1950-10-20
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Rosvo Roope
Overview: In the 18th century, Robert's beloved Helena is forced to marry the cruel Henrik Brest. Robert becomes Roope the Pirate, the most famous pirate in the Baltic Sea, whose legendary life includes scheming and partying, sword fights and women's adventures.
Genres: Drama Adventure History
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1949-09-09
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Neljä naista
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: fi
Release Date: 1942-02-15
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