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Sysmäläinen (1938)

Genre : Comedy, History

Runtime : 1H 33M

Director : Valentin Vaala
Writer : Nisse Hirn

Synopsis

In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.

Actors

Olavi Reimas
Olavi Reimas
Arvid Tandefelt
Sirkka Sari
Sirkka Sari
Brita Ekestubbe
Vilho Auvinen
Vilho Auvinen
Haavuri-Kustaa
Kerttu Salmi
Kerttu Salmi
Johanna
Uuno Laakso
Uuno Laakso
Erik Stjernhök
Sven Relander
Sven Relander
Axel Ringius
Topo Leistelä
Topo Leistelä
Arvid's Father
Paavo Jännes
Paavo Jännes
Henrik Ekestubbe
Tuulikki Schreck
Tuulikki Schreck
Brita as Child
Kalevi Koski
Kalevi Koski
Arvid as Child
Kosti Aaltonen
Kosti Aaltonen
Merchant (uncredited)
Iivari Kainulainen
Iivari Kainulainen
Vicar (uncredited)
Ida Salmi
Ida Salmi
Vicar's Wife (uncredited)
Verna Piponius
Verna Piponius
Merchant's Wife (uncredited)

Crews

Valentin Vaala
Valentin Vaala
Director
Valentin Vaala
Valentin Vaala
Editor
Jalmari Finne
Jalmari Finne
Novel
Matti Schreck
Matti Schreck
Producer
Armas Hirvonen
Armas Hirvonen
Director of Photography
Nisse Hirn
Nisse Hirn
Screenplay
Pertti Kuusela
Pertti Kuusela
Sound
Felix Krohn
Felix Krohn
Original Music Composer
Ville Salminen
Ville Salminen
Production Design
Kosti Aaltonen
Kosti Aaltonen
Production Design
Eino Heino
Eino Heino
Assistant Camera

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