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Tervehdyksin terveyttä (1954)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A film about how jewelry telegrams convey health to children. Care for premature babies, the opening of the Christmas Sign Home, children with brain damage in the yard of the Children's Palace, graduation ceremonies of a childcare school, a traveling dental clinic, children on the beach.
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Kertokaa se hänelle… (1961)
Character: N/A
Mauno, an orphan boy, moves from the countryside to Tampere to live with his foster parents, Iida and Eero, who support him in his music studies. As an adult, Mauno travels to Helsinki to search for Helena, a Karelian girl he rescued during the war, who is studying violin. At first, the girl does not recognize Mauno, but a joint concert changes the situation.
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Haaparuuhen synty (1936)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A well-known documentary by Eino Mäkinen (1908-1987), produced by Ethnological Film, describes the ancient process of making ruuh using a Stone Age method by hollowing out aspen logs. This is a 1950 re-release of "Elettiinpä ennenkin - ruuhen synty" (We lived before - the birth of ruuh), narrated by Carl-Erik Creutz. The original version has not survived to this day.
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Lasia (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Documentary film about the production of glass in Finland.
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Turku (1957)
Character: Narrator
Camera moves around the city of Turku. We also pay a visit to Naantali and Airistola.
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Jätkien ja tukkien valtamailla (1946)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A documentary about the forestry work in Lapland during the war reparations years. Finland's expensive green gold is being harvested in a snowy winter. Finland is the most forested country in Europe, there is an ever-increasing workforce, the work is hard, the food is delicious, sweat comes off the muscles. The horse is a tough colleague, but there are both "fighters" and "bombers" in the convoy. Kämp has a sharp head for the management and a dull head for the crew, and there is guaranteed to be a sauna in every one.
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Metsästä merelle (1947)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
War reparations industry. Schooner manufacturing in Rauma at Holming Oy's shipyard.
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Aallon teillä ja Airistolla (1945)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Travel via Turku and Parainen to Airisto and spend your summer vacation at the Airisto Tourist Center.
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Eduskuntavaalit Suomessa 1945 (1945)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A rare documentary about the Finnish parliamentary elections in March 1945. Finland was the first country at war to hold parliamentary elections. The Finnish parliamentary elections attracted exceptionally wide attention from foreign media at the time. Prime Minister J.K. Paasikivi also waited in line for an hour for the polling station to open, as did other voters in the constituency.
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Heleätä Hämettä (1945)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Landscape photos from Häme, including Hämeenlinna and Aulanko,
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J.K. Paasikivi (1945)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A short film about the work and private life of the Prime Minister, made in honor of J. K. Paasikivi's 75th birthday.
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Keski-Pohjanmaa (1945)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Pictures from Central Ostrobothnia from cultural and economic perspectives.
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Keski-Suomi kutsuu (1945)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
An inland waterway boat trip in Central Finland, described from the perspective of a regional presentation.
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Meret aukenevat (1945)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The revival of trade and cultural relations between Finland and England after the war, the documentary film depicts the unloading of the first English cargo ship and the presentation and mediation of English culture in Helsinki.
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Joka kuudes (1946)
Character: Self (voice)
Reconstruction and war damage after the Lapland War.
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Joulumerkkikoti (1946)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Christmas sign homes were special shelters for newborns whose mothers had contracted tuberculosis. The film presents the operation of a Christmas sign home.
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Kuuli kulkija kohinan (1946)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
An introductory film about the town of Forssa and a dramatized part of the town's creation around the brick manufacturer Wahren's company.
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Miinanraivaus (1946)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A documentary about mine clearance in Lapland during the first summer of peace in 1945. Over 70,000 mines were left behind in the devastated Lapland after the war. The dangerous clearance work progresses with the help of mine rakes, mine dogs, and even Argentine canned meat.
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Raahe (1946)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Pictures of the city of Raahe.
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Tupakasta sen tuttaville (1946)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
"Once upon a time, a chimney sweep could get his cheek stuffed with cum..." A film about the Strengberg Oy tobacco factory in Pietarsaari, which was founded in 1762. Since 1842, it has been the largest tobacco factory in the Nordic countries, and in 1946, it employed a couple of thousand female employees. The film depicts the production of cigars and cigarettes, which is largely done by traditional handcraft. The factory's social activities are also described.
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Uusikaarlepyy (1946)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
An introductory film about an Ostrobothnian city.
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Lapin sisu (1947)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
After the Continuation War and the Lapland War, Eino Mäkinen photographed the devastated Lapland rising from the ashes in 1945-1947. Lapin sisu is a harrowing depiction of a family arriving at the ruins of their home. But a new home is quickly built by a volunteer team. “Remember, Kansanapu is calling you too!”
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Yleisradion päivä (1947)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The morning program begins with a good day greeting from the film's narrator, Count Baron Carl-Erik Creutz. After this, commentators Pekka Tiilikainen and Eero Leväluoma and announcers Matti Tamminen and Kaisu Puuska, among others, join the campaign. "Uncle Markus" Rautio and parliamentary reporter Leo Meller also testify to the breadth of the program. The film moves from the room of program director Jussi Koskiluoma to the studios and workshops, until the camera has to face the director general at a session of the program council. The popular "Mini Parliament" gets a place when the "Radio Discussion Club", which has been meeting since the summer of 1945, lets its candidates elected by parliamentary power be heard by all the people, led by SKDL's Hella Wuolijoki.
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Hyvää ja hygienistä (1948)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The journey of meat from the meadow to the sausages that children nibble on.
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Kontion kaadannassa (1948)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A loosely ethnographic document from the late 1940s from Uimaharju, North Karelia. At that time, it was completely free to dump the nest, even directly from the nest in winter.
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Pariisia Helsingissä (1948)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
French mannequins showcase French fashion and explore Helsinki's attractions.
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Suomi neuvottelee (1948)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A moving and passionate documentary about March 20, 1948, when the Finnish delegation left for Moscow to negotiate the YYA agreement under the leadership of Prime Minister Mauno Pekkala. The seriousness of the situation can be felt concretely, as the delegation is seen off at the Helsinki railway station by the entire nation in miniature. "And so the train left, taking the negotiating delegation to its important mission."
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Hopean hohtoa - kullan kimallusta (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Presentation of goldsmithing and silversmithing, making jewelry by hand. Studying at a goldsmith school. The school was the only school in the Nordic countries in the field.
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Filmiviikko (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The "image hunger" was enormous in the post-war years. The Finnish film industry joined forces in the autumn of 1949 and held the first Finnish film week in both large cities and smaller towns. During the week, 20 premieres were shown. The interaction between the film industry and the film audience was emphasized with many stunts. The grand opening was held at the Kino-Palats in Helsinki. In 1949, there were 470 cinemas and 40 film rental companies in Finland. That year, Finns went to the cinema 26 million times.
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Suomen Turku (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Introduction to the city of Turku and its history.
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Kauneutta arkeen (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The film presents Finnish design and interior design accessories.
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Mies paikallaan (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The short film describes President J. K. Paasikivi's activities as a statesman and especially as President of the Republic. Paasikivi takes the oath at the Parliament House. Independence Day celebration at the Presidential Palace.
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Olutta (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The beer making process and a dramatized part of beer history.
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Rahapaja (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The mint produces Finnish markkas.
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Tarinaa raudasta (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Presentation of the factory facilities of the Metal Industry Group Fiskars Oy, the production of iron and steel, and machine shop operations.
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Turun kuvariita (1949)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Ruins of St. Olav's Monastery in Turku, paintings revealed under the plaster. Paintings by artist Nikolai Kaario. Yläne Manor, pictures found in the manor.
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Kajaani - Kainuun sydän (1950)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A picture of Kajaani as the industrial, economic and cultural center of Kainuu and a regional overview of new construction activities in Hyrynsalmi, Sotkamo and Kuhmo in the late 1940s.
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Kaksi maailmaa (1950)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The film compares living in an apartment building and a detached house and idealizes the latter.
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Kaskisavun mailta (1950)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The camera takes us to Northern Savo to follow the burning of the forest. The different stages of the burning of the forest are filmed and the tools and methods associated with them are introduced, including the preparation of a firewood basket and the making of straw bales. The film tells about the food and childcare of the people who burn the forest. The film brings to life the life of the Finnish community of past centuries.
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Lahjakengissä koulutielle (1950)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Shoes are made from leather purchased with funds donated by Finnish Americans and distributed to children from poor families.
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Linja-auto - maanteiden kiitäjä (1950)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Development prospects for bus transport in the early 1950s. The film, directed by Harry Lewing, presents express and local bus services as well as the services of the bus stations in Helsinki, Tampere and Lahti. The film features a staged filler story: the Suomela family goes on holiday in a bus and arrives at the gate of their summer estate...
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Olympiasoihdun kutsu (1950)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Pictures from the London Olympics, the preparation for the Helsinki Olympics, the construction of the Stadium and other sports venues, and an introduction to Finnish society. The beginning of the film is in color, the Finnish section is in black and white.
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Suurmessuilla 1950 (1950)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Opening of the Helsinki Fair at the Helsinki School of Economics. President Paasikivi visits the exhibition in the Fair Hall. Presentation of the various sections.
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Maatalouskoneiden käyttö ja huolto (1950)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Manufacturing of agricultural machinery at Wärtsilä Group Oy's Taali and Pietarsaari factories; product demonstration and maintenance of new machinery at the test farm.
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Autonäyttely (1952)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Car exhibition at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Center in 1952.
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Kivikirveistä Tammerkosken tehtaisiin (1952)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A short film about the ancient culture of Häme and Pirkanmaa from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages onwards. The interesting documentary ends with the birth and rapid development of Tampere, the promised city of craftsmen, in the 19th century, when industry and factories came to the edge of the Tammerkoski rapids. Thus, industrial Tampere was born.
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Meksikon taidetta (1952)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Pictures from the art exhibition on Mexican art at Lilje Valki Art Salon in Stockholm.
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Olympiaradio 1952 (1952)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The Olympic film presents the broadcasting of the Helsinki Olympic Games to Finland and abroad. The temporary radio center built at the Olympic Stadium for the Games is described as the largest in the world. The film also shows the lighting of the Olympic flame and covers the sports such as diving, canoeing, cycling, steeplechase and marathon.
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Värikäs kisakaupunki (1952)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The colorful competition city presents summer Helsinki and the competition venues in 1952, set to the music of Jean Sibelius and narrated by Carl-Erik Creutz.
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Hamina 300 vuotta (1954)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The 300th anniversary celebrations of the city of Hamina and a presentation of the city.
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Maistuu - jano haihtuu (1954)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
When you drink Aura beer, you are walking a false path. Alcohol drives wise men wild, but beer calms down quarrels. So always Aura beer, tasty-rich-yielding! The film introduces the making and drinking of beer.
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Sarvikampa (1954)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
A detailed ethnographic documentary on the making of a horn comb. 85-year-old Eemil Alarik Ahlrot from Turku demonstrates his skills. The horn is heated and opened, and from it the horn comb is created in the hands of the craftsman, just like a lice comb.
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Suomi Roomassa I (1954)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Introducing tourist attractions in Rome. The Finnish state has acquired Villa Lante and turned it into the Finnish Institute of Rome.
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Ei ruumiita makuuhuoneeseen (1959)
Character: (voice) (uncredited)
Two Finnish PI:s are hunted by a gang specialized to counterfeit banknotes from Malaga to Finland and Mallorca and back. The counterfeit money printing plates are desperately searched by the gang and our heroes try to hide from them by travelling to Mallorca, where some of the local hoods try to kill them and retake the missing plates.
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Kahvia, kahvia... (1951)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The first Finnish 35 mm color short film from May 1951, directed by Felix Forsman and produced by Felix-Film. It was commissioned by Paulig Oy to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary. It is a large-format commissioned film of its time, and no expense has been spared. The story of Finnish coffee begins in 1756 and continues with carefully dramatized episodes to 1951. The film ends grandly with the Paulig March, written by Uuno Kaila.
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Vägarna kring Rovaniemi (1952)
Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Vägarna kring Rovaniemi is a poignant and impressive little masterpiece about the final stages of the war and the post-war period in Lapland.
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Pojat (1962)
Character: (voice) (uncredited)
When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, worked as interpreters, rotated business, spied on German love adventures and fought with each other about the favor of soldiers. In autumn 1944, the war was ending. Germans left Oulu by leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard kids and unfinished businesses. The most shocking of all was the faith of young Jake...
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Nainen on valttia (1944)
Character: Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
A famous operette star Kirsti Kalpa escapes her busy and selfish fiance and hides as maid to house of 3 bachelors ( professor, composer and butler) , who basically hate women.
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Synnin jäljet (1946)
Character: Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Tuula, Mirri and Aino are roommates at a nurse college. At her hospital internship, Aino works with Dr. Eero who has had an affair with Viivi, the director of the nurses' dormitory. At the same time, Tuula is starting to get closer to Mirri's fiancé Ragnar who has begun to doubt Mirri's love and loyalty.
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Tähdet kertovat, komisario Palmu (1962)
Character: Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
A man's body is found on Tähtitorninmäki in Helsinki. Palmu starts to investigate the case, but the scandalous newspaper story causes problems for the police.
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Laulava sydän (1948)
Character: (uncredited)
Bank clerk Aarno Harjus is dismissed from his job due to false criminal allegations, and at the same time his wife leaves him. With the help of his friend, Detective Inspector Erä, Harjus gets the opportunity to appear on the radio under the pseudonym Con Amore. Like many other women, nurse Rauni also becomes interested in the handsome singer.
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