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Ruma Elsa
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Ruma Elsa

1949-02-04 · 73 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Romance

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.

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Directors
Edvin Laine
Production companies
Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Countries
Finland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Eeva-Kaarina VolanenEeva-Kaarina VolanenElsa Kassel
Arvo LehesmaaArvo LehesmaaTaavi Harjula
Kullervo KalskeKullervo KalskePertti Oras
Elsa TurakainenElsa TurakainenVivi Kassel
Liisa TuomiLiisa TuomiIrma Kassel
Rauha RentolaRauha RentolaPaula Kassel
Lasse PöystiUsko Aamunen
Hannes VeivoErkki Karilo
Sylva RossiMinni
Maila TuomiStudent (uncredited)
Matti LehteläMatti LehteläChemistry Department Janitor (uncredited)
Alexander Saxelin(uncredited)
Rauha PunttiRauha PunttiBallet Girl (uncredited)
Matti KassilaMatti KassilaWaiting Gentleman (uncredited)
Enni RekolaSaleswoman (uncredited)
Nina Lindell(uncredited)
Mauri JaakkolaJanitor (uncredited)
Matti RaninStudent (uncredited)
Marita NordbergMarita NordbergStudent (uncredited)
Aarne LaineAarne LaineLibrary Janitor (uncredited)

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