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Little Presents
''Little Presents'' ( fi, Pikku Pietarin piha) is a 1961 Finnish drama film directed by Jack Witikka. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Leif Aaltonen * Aapeli - God (voice) (as Simo Puupponen) * Kaarlo Halttunen - Clocksmith * Eija Hämäläinen * Pia Hattara - Vetterantin Torotea * Hannes Häyrinen - Manager Palkeinen * Raili Helander - Liisi * Pentti Irjala - Caretaker Harakka * Tea Ista - Vetterantin Klory * Leo Jokela - Vennu Harakka * Leevi Kuuranne - Jormalainen * Irja Kuusla - Tattari's wife * Heimo Lepistö - Tattari * Eila Pehkonen - Hilma * Pekka Pentti - Henry * Nisse Rainne - Caretaker Kuikka * Saara Ranin - Vetteranska * Jouko Rikalainen - Osku * Leo Riuttu - Friman * Heikki Savolainen - Photographer Toivakka * Irma Seikkula - Clocksmith's wife * Eero Siljamäki - Immu * Olavi Suhonen * Tuukka Tanner - Pietari Jormalainen * Elsa Turakainen - Karoliina * Henny Valjus - Clocksmith's mother-in-law (as Henny Waljus) * Reino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Witikka
Jack Witikka (20 December 1916 – 28 January 2002; surname until 1942 ''Jakobsson'') was a Finnish film director and screenwriter. He directed 15 films between 1951 and 1968. His 1961 film ''Little Presents'' was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. Life and career Witikka's father was Evert Jakobsson , the unofficial world record holder and Olympic representative, deputy judge and insurance director. Witikka studied theater in England and the United States, among other places. He began his career as an advertising manager at Paramount Films Oy and as a managing director at Parvisfilm (1946–48). In 1949, Witikka started work as a director at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, from where he moved to the Finnish National Theatre in 1953. At the theatre Witikka served as director, financial manager, (1953–57), deputy director (1957–69) and director (1969–80). After working as a freelance director for a couple of years, he became the director of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eila Pehkonen
Eila Mirjam Pehkonen (since 1948 Kostermaa, 18 October 1924 – 10 September 1991) was a Finnish actress. In theatre and films Pehkonen was born into a family of five children. She was interested in acting and theatre since childhood, and in 1945, Pehkonen began her studies at the Helsinki Theatre Academy, graduating in 1947. During her career, she worked for several Finnish theatres. Among her colleagues in theatre, she was known as "Pehkis". Pehkonen's film career started with two memorable roles in films directed by Valentin Vaala; the title character in ''Maaret – tunturien tyttö (1947)'' and the female lead role in '' Ihmiset suviyössä'' (1948). Private life Since 1948, Pehkonen was married to actor and opera director Yrjö Kostermaa (1921–1997). Together they had two children. Selected filmography * ''Maaret – tunturien tyttö'' (1947) * '' Ihmiset suviyössä'' (1948) * ''Villi Pohjola'' (1955) * ''Rintamalotta'' (1956) * ''Juha'' (1956) * '' Punainen vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reino Valkama
Reino Adolf Valkama (4 April 1906 – 9 August 1962) was a Finnish actor. He appeared in 75 films during his career while also working for several theatres. In the 1930s, he was the manager of Mikkeli Theatre. Valkama received the Pro Finlandia award in 1957. Actress Ritva Valkama (born 1932) is his daughter. Selected filmography *''Rikas tyttö'' (1939) *''Morsian yllättää'' (1941) *''Linnaisten vihreä kamari'' (1945) *''"Minä elän"'' (1946) *''Kesäillan valssi'' (1951) *''A Night in Rio ''A Night in Rio'' (Finnish: ''Rion yö'') is a 1951 Finnish musical comedy film directed by Ville Salminen and starring Assi Nortia, Leif Wager and Tapio Rautavaara.Qvist & von Bagh p.260 Cast * Assi Nortia as Carmen Conchita * Leif Wager a ...'' (1951) *''Ryysyrannan Jooseppi'' (1955) *''Rakas varkaani'' (1957) *''Nuoruus vauhdissa'' (1961) References External links * Finnish male film actors 1906 births 1962 deaths 20th-century Finnish male actors {{Finland-acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henny Valjus
Henny is a Scandinavian and Dutch male and female first name, nickname and surname. It may refer to: Female given name * Henny Backus (1911–2004), Broadway showgirl in the 1930s * Henny Lindorff Buckhøj (1902–1979), Danish film actress * Henny Koch (1854–1925), German children's author * Henny Lauritzen (1871–1938), Danish stage and film actress of the silent era * Henny Moan (born 1936), Norwegian actress from Finnmark * Henny Mürer (1925–1997), Norwegian choreographer and dancer * Henny Skjønberg (1886–1973), Norwegian actress and stage director Male given name * Henny Eman, first Prime Minister of Aruba, from 1986 to 1989 * Henny Eman (AVP founder), grandfather of the Aruba Prime Minister * Henny Meijer (born 1962), Dutch former football player * Henny Schilder 1984) is a Dutch football player who plays as a centre back for FC Volendam * Henny Vrienten (born 1948), Dutch composer, singer, songwriter and musician * Henny ter Weer (1922–2013), Dutch fencer Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsa Turakainen
Elsa Turakainen (8 August 1904 – 7 February 1992) was a Finnish actress. She appeared in more than 30 films and television shows between 1934 and 1973. Selected filmography * ''Skandaali tyttökoulussa'' (1960) * ''Little Presents'' (1961) References External links * 1904 births 1992 deaths Actresses from Helsinki People from Uusimaa Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) Finnish film actresses 20th-century Finnish actresses {{Finland-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuukka Tanner
Tuukka is a Finnish male given name. The origin of the name may be from the Scandinavian names Tore and Tor, but other studies suggest the origin comes from the names ''Thoke'' and ''Thuki''. - Nimipäivä.fi (in Finnish) People named Tuukka include: * (born 1981), Finnish basketball player * (1927–2005), Finnish sports shooter * (born 1982), Finnish ice hockey player * |
Olavi Suhonen
Olavi is a Finnish masculine given name from Olav/Olaf name. Notable people with the name include: *Olavi Ahonen (1923–2000), Finnish film actor *Olavi Alakulppi (1915–1990), Finnish cross country skier who competed in the 1930s *Olavi Hänninen (1920–1992), Finnish designer * Joose Olavi Hannula (1900–1944), Finnish colonel and historian *Olavi Kuronen (1923–1989), Finnish ski jumper who competed in the 1950s *Olavi Laiho (1907–1944), the last Finn to be executed in Finland *Olavi Larkas (1913–1984), Finnish Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete *Olavi Litmanen (born 1945), Finnish former international footballer *Olavi Mäenpää (born 1950), Finnish politician and chairman of Suomen Kansan Sinivalkoiset, a far right political party *Olavi Ojanperä (1921–2016), Finnish sprint canoeist who competed in the early 1950s *Olavi Paavolainen (1903–1964), Finnish essayist, journalist, travel book writer, poet, and cosmopolitan *Olavi Rove (1915–1966), Finnish gymnas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eero Siljamäki
Eero is an Estonian and Finnish masculine given name (pronounced: /e:ro/). Notable people with the name include: * Eero Aarnio (born 1932), Finnish interior designer * Eero Aho (born 1968), Finnish actor * Eero Akaan-Penttilä (born 1943), Finnish politician * Eero Antikainen (1906–1960), Finnish trade union leader and politician * Eero Berg (1898–1969), Finnish athlete * Eero Böök (1910–1990), Finnish chess player and engineer * Eero Elo (born 1990), Finnish ice hockey player * Eero Endjärv (born 1973), Estonian architect * Eero Epner (born 1978), Estonian art historian and playwright * Eero Erkko (1860–1927), Finnish journalist and politician * Eero Haapala (born 1989), Finnish long jumper * Eero Haapalainen (c. 1880 – 1937), Finnish Communist leader * Eero Hämeenniemi (born 1951), Finnish composer, musician and writer * Eero Heinonen (born 1979), Finnish musician and bass player in The Rasmus * Eero Heinäluoma (born 1955), Finnish politician and former Spea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irma Seikkula
Irma Seikkula (14 May 1914 – 8 July 2001) was a Finnish actress. She appeared in 74 films and television shows between 1937 and 1996. She starred in the film '' Miriam'', which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. Selected filmography * ''Juha'' (1937) * ''Rikas tyttö'' (1938) * '' Miriam'' (1957) * '' Little Presents'' (1961) * ''The Diary of a Worker ''The Diary of a Worker'' ( fi, Työmiehen päiväkirja, and also released as ''Not by Bread Alone'') is a 1967 Finnish drama film directed by Risto Jarva. It was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Elina Salo as Rit ...'' (1967) References External links * 1914 births 2001 deaths Actresses from Helsinki People from Uusimaa Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) Finnish film actresses Finnish television actresses {{Finland-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heikki Savolainen (actor)
Heikki Savolainen (9 April 1922 in Pori – 22 January 1975) was a Finnish stage and screen actor renowned for the part of Urho Hietanen in Edvin Laine's 1955 '' The Unknown Soldier'' (The Unknown Soldier). He also played several comedic roles in 50's Finnish movies, as well as performing in several radio plays. Selected filmography * '' The Unknown Soldier'' (1955) * ''The Harvest Month'' (1956) * '' Tweet, Tweet'' (1956) * ''Little Presents ''Little Presents'' ( fi, Pikku Pietarin piha) is a 1961 Finnish drama film directed by Jack Witikka. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Leif Aaltonen * Aapeli - God (voice) (as Simo Puupponen) * Kaarlo Hal ...'' (1961) External links * 1922 births 1975 deaths People from Pori Finnish male stage actors Finnish male radio actors Finnish male film actors 20th-century Finnish male actors {{Finland-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Riuttu
Leo Riuttu (5 June 1913 – 4 August 1989) was a Finnish actor. He appeared in 81 films and television shows between 1946 and 1978. He starred in the film '' Miriam'', which was entered into the 8th Berlin International Film Festival. He is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki. Selected filmography * '' Kvinnan bakom allt'' (1951) * '' The Unknown Soldier'' (1955) * '' Miriam'' (1957) * ''Skandaali tyttökoulussa ''Skandaali tyttökoulussa'' (English: ''Scandal in the Girls' School'') is a 1960 Finnish drama film directed by Edvin Laine. It was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. Cast * Liisa Nevalainen as Sanny Kortman * Elsa Turak ...'' (1960) * '' Little Presents'' (1961) References External links * 1913 births 1989 deaths male actors from Tampere People from Häme Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) Finnish male film actors 20th-century Finnish male actors Burials at Hietaniemi Cemetery {{Finland-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jouko Rikalainen
Jouko is a masculine Finnish given name and may refer to: *Jouko Ahola (born 1970), Finnish strongman, powerlifter and actor *Jouko Grip (born 1949), Finnish paralympic athlete * Jouko Halmekoski (born 1937), Finnish writer *Jouko Hassi (born 1959), Finnish sprinter *Jouko Jääskeläinen (born 1952), Finnish politician * Jouko Jokisalo, Finnish communist and KGB spy *Jouko Karjalainen (born 1956), Finnish Nordic combined skier *Jouko Keskinen (born 1950), Finnish actor *Jouko Kuha (born 1939), Finnish long-distance runner *Jouko Lindgrén (born 1955), Finnish sailor *Jouko Lindstedt (born 1955), Finnish linguist *Jouko Parviainen (born 1958), Finnish Nordic combined skier *Jouko Salomäki (born 1962), Finnish Greco-Roman wrestler *Jouko Törmänen (born 1954), Finnish ski jumper *Jouko Turkka (born 1942), Finnish theater director *Jouko Vesterlund Jouko Valdemar Vesterlund (born May 1, 1959 in Rovaniemi) is a former speed skater from Finland, who represented his native country at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
