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Light Melody
''Light Melody'' (Finnish: ''Kirkastuva sävel'') is a 1946 Finnish musical film directed by Edvin Laine and starring Kalle Ruusunen, Veli-Matti Kaitala and Ruth Luoma-Aho.Hammer p.116 Partial cast * Kalle Ruusunen as Eero Merjanen * Veli-Matti Kaitala as Martti Merjanen * Ruth Luoma-Aho as Marja Blomqvist * Rauha Rentola as Vappu * Doris Hovimaa as Carmen * Aku Korhonen as Peter Blomqvist * Uuno Laakso as Vippi-Julle * Jalmari Rinne as Opera manager * Heikki Aaltoila as Conductor * Litja Ilmari as Stina Malm * Kalle Viherpuu as Peltonen * Matti Aulos as Heikkinen * Pirkko Raitio as Mrs. Häkkinen * Kaisu Leppänen as Raili Salmio * Gunnar Calenius as Heinämaa * Ossi Korhonen as Pawnbroker * Joel Asikainen as Singer in restaurant * Pentti Viljanen as Auctioneer * Vili Järe as Stage manager * Vilho Jauhiainen * Tarmo Manni as Raili's companion References Bibliography * Tad Bentley Hammer. ''International film prizes: an encyclopedia''. G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edvin Laine
Edvin Laine (13 July 1905 – 18 November 1989) was a Finnish film director. Laine was born Bovellán. Laine directed a comedy '' Aaltoska orkaniseeraa'' and family film ''Sleeping Beauty'', both in 1949. '' The Unknown Soldier'', a film Laine directed in 1955 based on Väinö Linna's novel, was a big sensation in Finland. There have later been two other film adaptations of the same novel but Laine's version remains the best known. Laine also directed another film based on Väinö Linna's book, ''Here, Beneath the North Star'' (1968), which also was a successful movie in Finland. His 1958 film ''Sven Tuuva the Hero'' was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. Three years later, his film ''Skandaali tyttökoulussa'' was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. ''Here, Beneath the North Star'' was entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival. His 1970 film ''Aksel and Elina'' was entered into the 7th Moscow International Film Festiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 Musical Films
Events January * January 6 - The first general election ever in Vietnam is held. * January 7 – The Allies recognize the Austrian republic with its 1937 borders, and divide the country into four occupation zones. * January 10 ** The first meeting of the United Nations is held, at Methodist Central Hall Westminster in London. ** ''Project Diana'' bounces radar waves off the Moon, measuring the exact distance between the Earth and the Moon, and proves that communication is possible between Earth and outer space, effectively opening the Space Age. * January 11 - Enver Hoxha declares the People's Republic of Albania, with himself as prime minister. * January 16 – Charles de Gaulle resigns as head of the French provisional government. * January 17 - The United Nations Security Council holds its first session, at Church House, Westminster in London. * January 19 ** The Bell XS-1 is test flown for the first time (unpowered), with Bell's chief test pilot Jack Woolams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1946 Films
The year 1946 in film involved some significant events. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1946 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *February 14 - Charles Vidor's ''Gilda'' starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford shows audiences one of the most famous scenes of the 20th century: Rita Hayworth singing "Put The Blame On Mame". *November 21 – William Wyler's ''The Best Years of Our Lives'' premieres in New York featuring an ensemble cast including Fredric March, Myrna Loy, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, and Harold Russell. *December 20 – Frank Capra's ''It's a Wonderful Life'', featuring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, and Thomas Mitchell opens in New York. Awards Notable films released in 1946 United States unless stated A * '' Angel on My Shoulder'' * '' Anna and the King of Siam'', starring Irene Dunne, Rex Harrison and Linda Darnell * ''Aru yo no Tonosama'' B * ''Bad Bascomb'', starring Wallace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarmo Manni
Tarmo Manni (30 July 1921, in Saarijärvi – 24 September 1999, in Helsinki) was a Finnish actor. He worked for the Finnish National Theatre 41 years of his 44-year career and appeared in 65 films between 1944 and 2000. Manni was known as a flamboyant persona, on and off stage. However, in his final theatre performance, he just sat in a chair for an hour, listening to Gustav Mahler's First Symphony. Selected filmography *''Dynamiittityttö'' (1944) *'' Ihmiset suviyössä'' (1948) *''Prinsessa Ruusunen'' (1949) *''Gabriel, Come Back'' (1951) *''Omena putoaa'' (1952) *''April's Coming ''April's Coming'' (Finnish: ''Huhtikuu tulee'') is a 1953 Finnish comedy film directed by Valentin Vaala and starring Ossi Elstelä, Tuija Halonen and Kurt Ingvall.Qvist & von Bagh p.257 Cast * Ossi Elstelä as Subeditor * Tuija Halonen as Journa ...'' (1953) *''Kun on tunteet'' (1954) *'' The Unknown Soldier'' (1955) *'' Punainen viiva'' (1959) *''Koko kaupungin Vinski'' (1969) *''Da Capo'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilho Jauhiainen
Vilho is a given name, and may refer to: * Vilho Luolajan-Mikkola (1911–2005), Finnish composer * Vilho Niittymaa (1896–1979), Finnish athlete * Vilho Petter Nenonen (1883–1960), Finnish general * Vilho Rättö (1913–2002), Finnish Knight of the Mannerheim Cross * Vilho Siivola (1910–1984), Finnish actor, director and a member of the Council of Theatre * Vilho Tuulos (1895–1967), Finnish triple jumper and long jumper * Vilho Väisälä Vilho Väisälä (; September 28, 1889 – August 12, 1969) was a Finnish meteorologist and physicist, and founder of Vaisala Oyj. After graduation in mathematics in 1912, Väisälä worked for the Finnish Meteorological Institute in ''aer ... (1889–1969), Finnish meteorologist and physicist {{given name Finnish masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pentti Viljanen
Pentti is a Finnish male given name and surname, a form of Bengt (Swedish for Benedict). Pentti name is also used in fiction and music. Given name A–J *Pentti Aalto (1917–1998), Finnish linguist * Pentti Alonen (1925–2017), Finnish alpine skier * Pentti Antila (1926–1997), Finnish agronomist and politician *Pentti Arajärvi (born 1948), Finnish academic and politician *Pentti Elo (1929–1991), Finnish hockey player *Pentti Eskola (1883–1964), Finnish geologist * Pentti Forsman (1917–2006), Finnish tennis player *Pentti Glan (1946–2017), Finnish-Canadian rock drummer * Pentti Haanpää (1905–1955), Finnish author * Pentti Hakkarainen (other), multiple people *Pentti Hämäläinen (1929–1984), Finnish boxer * Pentti Hämäläinen (bandy) (born 1927), Finnish bandy player *Pentti Hiidenheimo (1875–1918), Finnish politician * Pentti Holappa (1927–2017), Finnish politician * Pentti Ikonen (1934–2007), Finnish swimmer *Pentti Irjala (1911–1982), Finn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Asikainen , a community in the United States
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Joel or Yoel is a name meaning "Yahweh Is God" and may refer to: * Joel (given name), origin of the name including a list of people with the first name. * Joel (surname), a surname * Joel (footballer, born 1904), Joel de Oliveira Monteiro, Brazilian football goalkeeper * Joel (footballer, born 1980), Joel Bertoti Padilha, Brazilian football centre-back * Joel (prophet), a prophet of ancient Israel ** Book of Joel, a book in the Jewish Tanakh, and in the Christian Bible, ascribed to the prophet * Joel, Georgia, a community in the United States * Joel, Wisconsin The Town of Clayton is located in Polk County, Wisconsin, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 571 at the 2000 census. The Clayton (village), Wisconsin, Village of Clayton and the unincorporated communities of Joel and Richard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ossi Korhonen
Ossi may refer to: Organizations * Open Source Seed Initiative, dedicated to maintaining access to plant genetic resources * Open Source Software Institute, promoter of open-source software solutions in the US Federal, state and municipal government agencies * Organisation of Serbian Students Abroad People * Ossi (East Germans), a nickname given to former residents of the country East Germany (GDR) * Ossian Ossi Blomqvist (1908–1955), Finnish speed skater * Oskar "Ossi" Bonde (born 1979), the drummer of the rock band Johnossi * Ossi Kauppi (1929–2000), Finnish ice hockey player * Ossi Oikarinen (born 1970), Finnish engineer who works in Formula One * Ossi Oswalda (1899–1948), German silent film actress * Ossi Reichert (1925–2006), German Alpine skier * Ossi Runne (1927–2020), Finnish conductor and composer * Ossi Sandvik (born 1953), Finnish politician Other uses * Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity * Ossi, Sardinia, a city in the province of Sassari, Sardinia Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunnar Calenius
Gunnar is a male first name of Nordic origin (''Gunnarr'' in Old Norse). The name Gunnar means fighter, soldier, and attacker, but mostly is referred to by the Viking saying which means Brave and Bold warrior (''gunnr'' "war" and ''arr'' "warrior"). King Gunnar was a prominent king of medieval literature such as the Middle High German epic poem, the Nibelungenlied, where King Gunnar and Queen Brynhildr hold their court at Worms. Gunder is a nordic variant, Günther is the modern German variant, and Gonario is the Italian version. Some people with the name Gunnar include: Gunnar Andersen * Gunnar Andersen (1890–1968), Norwegian football player and ski jumper * Gunnar Andersen (1909–1988), Norwegian ski jumper * Gunnar Aagaard Andersen (1919–1982), Danish sculptor, painter and designer **Gunnar Reiss-Andersen (1896–1964), Norwegian poet Gunnar Andersson *Johan Gunnar Andersson (1874–1960), Swedish archaeologist, paleontologist and geologist * Gunnar Andersson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaisu Leppänen
Katri Sisko "Kaisu" Leppänen (13 October 1904 – 4 March 1993) was a Finnish actress. She worked for over 40 years in the Finnish National Theatre and appeared in 41 films between 1929 and 1987. She was born in Turku, and was married to actor Ilmari Unho from 1927 to 1930. She later married another actor Tauno Majuri. She died in Helsinki Helsinki ( or ; ; sv, Helsingfors, ) is the capital, primate, and most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of Uusimaa in southern Finland, and has a population of . The city ..., aged 88. Selected filmography * ''Korkein voitto'' (1929) * '' Ihmiset suviyössä'' (1948) * '' The Girl from Moon Bridge'' (1953) * ''Pastori Jussilainen'' (1955) * '' Täällä Pohjantähden alla'' (1968) * ''Pohjantähti'' (1973) * ''Petos'' (1988) References External links * 1904 births 1993 deaths Actors from Turku People from Turku and Pori Province (Grand Duchy of Finland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
