Acting
Tauno Palo
Born October 25, 1908 · Hämeenlinna, Finland
Died May 24, 1982 · aged 73
Tauno Valdemar Palo (October 25, 1908 - May 24, 1982) was a Finnish actor and singer. He is one of the most iconic and beloved performers in Finnish cinema.
Known For
The Milkmaid · 1953The Milkmaid
★ 5.51953
MovieDramaRomance
Based on a short story by Johannes Linnankoski. A story of a milkmaid that falls in love with a student on holiday
Kuriton sukupolvi · 1957Kuriton sukupolvi
★ 7.21957
MovieComedy
Aging professor of mathematics completes his life's work, a research project that has taken him decades, and climbs up from the boiler room (his study) and back to real life. He can hardly recognize his rebellious teenage kids and materialistic wife who hardly seem to notice his existence. The only person who is interested in the professor's work is Marja, his son's girlfriend and freshman at the university. An innocent infatuation flares up between the old man and the young girl, while the professor's family is only interested in the prize money awarded to the professor by an international jury for his academic achievements.
Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä · 1946Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä
★ 5.51946
MovieDramaRomance
Strong women take care of the property while the men focus on chasing women.
Jääkärin morsian · 1931Jääkärin morsian
★ 3.81931
MovieDramaRomance
It is the year 1915, and five Finnish men ski to Sweden via the Gulf of Bothnia to get military training in Germany. Among the men are Martti and Kalpa from the 27th Army Ranger Battalion. In the reserve, the troops spend their free time in a café called the Golden Anchor, owned by Sonja Strand. Sonja's captain serves in the Russian army, and Sonja has a relationship with Baron von Lichtenstein, who exploits Sonja who spies on Russia using Jew Isaac as her messenger.
Serenaadi sotatorvella eli sotamies Paavosen tuurihousut · 1939Serenaadi sotatorvella eli sotamies Paavosen tuurihousut
★ 4.01939
MovieComedy
Soldiers conducting combat exercises in the area attract women more than civilians, as Raakki-Kustaa and cantor Sylvester learn to their cost. Private Malakias charms the cowgirl Sandra with his smooth talk. Major Jyrki's manly appearance appeals to the charming lady of the manor, Oilia.
Tukkijoella · 1951Tukkijoella
★ 4.01951
MovieDramaRomance
A 3rd remake of the film based on the play by Teuvo Pakkala. Tells the story of the lumberjack group and how the lives of villagers and lumberjacks intertwine. Many loving couples are formed between jacks and village girls. At the same time, the farm of Pietola and the house matron, Katri is coveted by malicious Rättäri. He owns the IOU papers for Pietola and tries to get Katri using the IOU as blackmail.
The Doll Merchant · 1955The Doll Merchant
★ 6.21955
MovieFantasyDrama
A wide-eyed doll salesman is mistaken for a bomb-wielding anarchist by the oppressive forces of the totalitarian state.
Amor hoi! · 1950Amor hoi!
★ 6.01950
MovieComedyRomance
Master Tuula Vihervo teaches languages at a women's college, where American-Finnish Charles Thompson Jr arrives to do an inspection on behalf of his father's college donor. The arrival of a guest and Tuula's infatuation causes a stir inside the college and in a restaurant in Helsinki, where Tuula starts performing as the singer Irina Meller.
Filmography
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Niskavuori taistelee · 1957Niskavuori taistelee
★ 5.91957
MovieDrama
The last black-and-white film in the Niskavuori series of movies.
Juhani Mattila / Juhani Niskavuori














