Esko Emil Töyri (until 1935 Törnroos; 6 October 1915 – 4 November 1992) was a Finnish film cinematographer and director. During his career, he won three

Jussi Awards The Jussi Awards are Finland's premier film industry prizes, awarded annually to recognize the achievements of directors, actors, and writers. History The first Jussi Awards ceremony was held on 16 November 1944 at the Restaurant Adlon in Hel ...

for best cinematography; in 1949 for films ''Vain kaksi tuntia'' and ''Hornankoski'', in 1950 for films ''Katupeilin takana'', ''Rosvo Roope'' and ''Hallin Janne'', and in 1953 for ''

Noita palaa elämään ''The Witch'' () is a 1952 Finnish horror film directed by Roland af Hällstrom and produced by Mauno Mäkelä. The film is based on Mika Waltari's 1947 play of the same name. Premise The film begins with swamp digging archaeologists who find ...

''.

Selected filmography as a cinematographer

*''Sellaisena kuin sinä minut halusit'' (1944) *''Houkutuslintu'' (1946) *''Pikajuna pohjoiseen'' (1947) *''Rosvo Roope'' (1949) *''Putkinotko'' (1954) *''Lain mukaan'' (1956) *'' Kultainen vasikka'' (1961) *''

Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu ''The Stars Will Tell, Inspector Palmu'' (Finnish: ''Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu'') is a 1962 Finnish comedy film, comedy-crime film directed by Matti Kassila. It is the third film in the ''Inspector Palmu'' series and the second one produc ...

'' (1962) *''Hopeaa rajan takaa'' (1963)

Selected filmography as director

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Shamrock A shamrock is a type of clover, used as a symbol of Ireland. The name ''shamrock'' comes from Irish (), which is the diminutive of the Irish word and simply means "young clover". At most times'', Shamrock'' refers to either the species ...

'' (1953)

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* 1915 births 1992 deaths Artists from Helsinki People from Uusimaa Province (Grand Duchy of Finland) Finnish film directors Finnish cinematographers {{Finland-film-director-stub