Pekka Puupää on Summer Pastures () is the second film in the ''

Pekka Puupää Pekka Puupää is a Finnish text comic and film character, created by Ola "Fogeli" Fogelberg. The character appeared 1925–1975 in the popular comic ''Pekka Puupää'' and 1952–1960 in thirteen films ('' Pekka ja Pätkä'') produce ...

'' series. Directed by

Armand Lohikoski Armand Uolevi Lohikoski (January 3, 1912 – March 20, 2005) was a Finnish movie director and writer. He is best known as a director of a number of '' Pekka ja Pätkä'' movies. Career Before his career as a film director Armand Lohikoski had a ...

and written by

Reino Helismaa Reino Vihtori "Repe" Helismaa (12 July 1913 – 21 January 1965) was a Finns, Finnish singer-songwriter, musician and scriptwriter. Born in Helsinki, he was mainly known for his humorous, yet homely songs. One of his best-known interpreters was ...

, it premiered in 1953. The film has also been adapted into several stage plays.

Plot

Justiina sends Pekka and Pätkä to rent a summer villa. A deceitful real estate agent, Adolf Muikku, tricks them by showing a photograph with a luxurious mansion next to a shabby cottage. Believing they have acquired the mansion, Pekka and Pätkä plan to open a boarding house named Puunpätkä. They are joined by Kalevi Vaski, a relative of Pätkä, whom they meet on the street. The duo moves into the villa (entering through the chimney as the key doesn't fit the door), opens their boarding house, and welcomes distinguished guests from Helsinki. Meanwhile, Pätkä and Kalevi encounter a girl, Eeva, whose car has broken down. Kalevi and Eeva bond as Pätkä attempts to fix the car, only to discover it's out of gas. At the villa, Eeva, revealed to be the owner's daughter, finds the duo reveling with the guests, fueled by brandy discovered in the cellar. The real owner, Director Riuku, and his wife arrive, evicting Pekka and Pätkä, who then realize they have only bought the neighboring cottage. Kalevi and Eeva fall in love. Eeva, seeing Kalevi's potential as a singer, records him secretly and arranges for his audition with music industry professionals. His recording impresses them, leading to Kalevi's immediate hiring, and Director Riuku purchases the cottage from Pekka and Pätkä, ending their troubles.

Cast

Esa Pakarinen Feeliks Esaias "Esa" Pakarinen (9 February 1911 – 28 April 1989) was a Finnish actor, singer, accordionist and comedian, best known for the role of Pekka Puupää in the '' Pekka and Pätkä'' films from 1953–1960. He was also a skilled, self ...

as Pekka Puupää * Masa Niemi as Pätkä *

Siiri Angerkoski Siiri Saimi Angerkoski (born Pelkonen, later Palmu; 21 August 1902 – 28 March 1971) was a Finnish actress who had a long career on stage, but is especially known for her film roles. With 98 credits, she has done more roles in Finnish films than ...

as Justiina Puupää *

Olavi Virta Olavi Virta (originally until 1926 Oskari Olavi Ilmén; 27 February 1915 – 14 July 1972) was a Finnish singer, acclaimed during his time as the "King" of Finnish tango. Between 1939 and 1966 he recorded almost 600 songs, many of which are ...

as Kalevi Vaski * Ruth Johansson as Eeva Riuku * Veikko Linna as Director Armas Kotivalo Riuku * Martti Seilo as Dr. Linssi * Helmi Lehosti as Mrs. Riuku * Laila Rihte as Mrs. Pykälä * Elli Ylimaa as Mrs. Linssi * Sasu Haapanen as Real Estate Agent Adolf Muikku * Erkki Uotila as Judge Pykälä

Production

Following the success of the first ''Pekka Puupää'' film, the second installment was quickly prepared.

Ville Salminen Veikko Oskari Ville Salminen (2 October 1908, Mariehamn – 28 November 1992, Quarteira) was a Finland, Finnish film actor, director, writer and producer. He was the father of comedic actor Ville-Veikko Salminen and cinematographer Timo Salminen. ...

, the director of the first film, declined to continue, not wanting to be typecast as a ''Puupää'' director.

was appointed as the new director, becoming a mainstay for the series.Pajukallio, Arto: Elokuvat. ''Helsingin Sanomat'' 17 January 2012, p. D7. Scripted by

, the film included a romantic subplot aimed at adult audiences, featuring

and Ruth Johansson. Virta, replacing

Tapio Rautavaara Kaj Tapio Rautavaara (8 March 1915 – 25 September 1979) was a Finnish singer (bass-baritone), athlete and film actor. Life Early years Tapio Rautavaara was born in the municipality of Pirkkala (now Nokia, Finland, Nokia), a suburb of the ...

from the first film, sang several memorable songs, including "Sinun silmiesi tähden" (lyrics by Helismaa and music by

Toivo Kärki Toivo Pietari Johannes Kärki (; 3 December 1915 – 30 April 1992) was a Finnish composer, musician, music producer and arranger. He is especially remembered for his collaboration with Reino Helismaa Reino Vihtori "Repe" Helismaa (12 Jul ...

). The production toned down some of the excessive drinking scenes for a more family-friendly audience.

Armas Jokio The Arma people is an ethnic group of the middle Niger River valley, descended from Saadi dynasty, Moroccan invaders of the 16th century. The name, applied by other groups, derives from the word ''ar-rumah'' () 'fusiliers'.Nehemia Levtzion, N. L ...

, who later played Janitor Pikkarainen in the series, also appeared in a supporting role.

Reception

In a 2012 review,

's performance was highlighted as reaching impressive heights. Another critic praised

's rendition of "Sinun silmiesi tähden" as a standout moment.Päivän elokuvia. ''Tv-maailma'' 2/2012, p. 17.

References

External links

Full film available at the Finnish Film Archive
* {{IMDb title, 0046173 Pekka and Pätkä films 1950s Finnish films Finnish black-and-white films 1953 films 1953 comedy films Buddy comedy films 1950s Finnish-language films Finnish musical comedy films Live-action films based on comics