Finland / Feb 04, 1949 / S
Ruma Elsa (1949)
Directed by Edvin Laine
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1h 13min
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5.0/10
Plot
The boyish, temperamental chemistry student Elsa Kassel disapproves of her mother and sisters running after men, but when she hears that she's referred to as "ugly Elsa", she takes on a transformation. The new, charming Elsa tests her attractiveness on men and causes confusion all the way to her mother's new groom, Professor Harjula.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hannes Veivo | Erkki Karilo |
| Sylva Rossi | Minni |
| Maila Tuomi | Student (uncredited) |
| Matti Lehtelä | Chemistry Department Janitor (uncredited) |
| Alexander Saxelin | (uncredited) |
| Rauha Puntti | Ballet Girl (uncredited) |
| Matti Kassila | Waiting Gentleman (uncredited) |
| Enni Rekola | Saleswoman (uncredited) |
| Nina Lindell | (uncredited) |
| Mauri Jaakkola | Janitor (uncredited) |
| Matti Ranin | Student (uncredited) |
| Marita Nordberg | Student (uncredited) |
| Aarne Laine | Library Janitor (uncredited) |
| Jalmari Rinne | Library Janitor (uncredited) |
| Trina Taipale | Ballet Girl (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Ruma Elsa |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Suomen Filmiteollisuus |
| Release date | 4 febbraio 1949 |
| Production | T.J. Särkkä |
| Writer | Toivo Kauppinen, Ensio Rislakki |
| Editing | Armas Vallasvuo |
| Cinematography | Kalle Peronkoski, Pentti Valkeala, Teppo Riihimäki, Pentti Riihimäki, Päivi Kosonen, Kauno Laine |
| Assistant directors | Maila Tuomi, Anna-Liisa Riihimäki, Edvin Laine |
| Camera operators | Kalle Peronkoski, Pentti Valkeala, Teppo Riihimäki, Pentti Riihimäki, Päivi Kosonen, Kauno Laine |
| Additional photography | Kalle Peronkoski, Pentti Valkeala, Teppo Riihimäki, Pentti Riihimäki, Päivi Kosonen, Kauno Laine |
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| Production design | Aarre Koivisto, Eka Karppanen |
| Art direction | Aarre Koivisto, Eka Karppanen |
| Set decoration | Aarre Koivisto, Eka Karppanen |
| Music | Nisse Rinkama, Taisto Lindegren, Kurt Vilja |
| Sound | Nisse Rinkama, Taisto Lindegren, Kurt Vilja |
| Costume design | Siviä Friskberg, William Reunanen, Senja Soitso |
| Makeup | William Reunanen, Senja Soitso, Siviä Friskberg |
| Hairstyling | Siviä Friskberg, William Reunanen, Senja Soitso |
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