Ruma Elsa (1949)
The boyish, temperamental chemistry student Elsa Kassel disapproves of her mother and sisters running after men, but when she hears that she's referred to as "ugly Elsa", she takes on a transformation. The new, charming Elsa tests her attractiveness on men and causes confusion all the way to her mother's new groom, Professor Harjula.
Director: Edvin Laine
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: February 4, 1949
Cast
- Eeva-Kaarina Volanen - Elsa Kassel
- Arvo Lehesmaa - Taavi Harjula
- Kullervo Kalske - Pertti Oras
- Elsa Turakainen - Vivi Kassel
- Liisa Tuomi - Irma Kassel
- Rauha Rentola - Paula Kassel
- Lasse Pöysti - Usko Aamunen
- Hannes Veivo - Erkki Karilo
- Sylva Rossi - Minni
- Maila Tuomi - Student (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Toivo Kauppinen (Screenplay)
- Ensio Rislakki (Theatre Play)
Music: Nisse Rinkama
Cinematography: Kalle Peronkoski
Editing: Armas Vallasvuo
Production: Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
transformation, based on play or musical, ugly duckling
More Films by Director: Edvin Laine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ruma Elsa about?
- The boyish, temperamental chemistry student Elsa Kassel disapproves of her mother and sisters running after men, but when she hears that she's referred to as "ugly Elsa", she takes on a transformation. The new, charming Elsa tests her attractiveness on men and causes confusion all the way to her mother's new groom, Professor Harjula.
- Who directed Ruma Elsa?
- Ruma Elsa was directed by Edvin Laine.
- Who stars in Ruma Elsa?
- Ruma Elsa stars Eeva-Kaarina Volanen, Arvo Lehesmaa, Kullervo Kalske, Elsa Turakainen, Liisa Tuomi, Rauha Rentola.
- How long is Ruma Elsa?
- Ruma Elsa has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Ruma Elsa?
- Ruma Elsa is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Ruma Elsa produced?
- Ruma Elsa was produced in Finland.