Salme Reek

Acting

Salme Reek

Born November 10, 1907 · Pernau, Pernau County, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire [now Pärnu, Pärnu County, Estonia]

Died June 9, 1996 · aged 88

Salme Reek (November 10, 1907 – June 6, 1996) was an Estonian stage, film, radio, and television actress and stage director whose career spanned nearly seventy years; sixty-six of which were spent as an actress at the Estonian Drama Theatre. Salme Helene Reek was the oldest of three siblings born to paper pulp factory worker Juhan Reek and housewife Julia Reek (née Erberg) in Pärnu. Her younger s…

Known For

VõsakuratVõsakurat · 1976
Võsakurat
8.01976
MovieDrama
Peeter Simm's diploma film about a forest-guard and a Kyrgyz Red Army soldier in Estonia during the German occupation.
Karoliine's Silver YarnKaroliine's Silver Yarn · 1985
Karoliine's Silver Yarn
5.01985
MovieFamilyFantasy
Karoliine is a spoiled and selfish princess who will meet swamp ogres and sleep fairies, a mermaid and a werewolf on her journey. A bunch of robbers will take her to their cave. Despite having a smart and helpful guide Kaspar with her, Karoliine has to get rid of her selfishness and inconsideration towards others. She is gradually becoming braver and good-hearted that will eventually lead her to the presence of real love.
Windy BeachWindy Beach · 1971
Windy Beach
9.01971
Movie
The coastal people of Kaugatoma set out to build their own ship to earn a living independent of the baron's will. The baron does everything to prevent the venture, but still "Kaugatoma" raises its white sails. Unfortunately, the power of money turns out to be decisive both in the organization of joint activities and in the relations of the strong-natured captain Tõnis Tihu with the community and his loved ones. He abandons Liisu, with whom he has a son, and marries a wealthy widow. As a captain, he has the power to look after the welfare of the sailors, but he thinks more about his own safety. However, the winds of 1905 are already blowing over the sea.
PöördelPöördel · 1957
Pöördel
8.01957
MovieDrama
Raivo Kotkas is the new head of the collective farm "Victory". His predecessor Mihkel Vutt has practiced command economy, production has gone down and the cattle has partly perished. Bookkeeper Olep is quite a crook who has played an essential role in the degradation of the collective farm - quite a few good workers have left work because of his cheating. Young agronomist Salme makes up her mind to leave the farm as well. The new chief wins the workers' trust and recovers their belief in the fruitfulness of their work.
PisuhändPisuhänd · 1982
Pisuhänd
5.21982
MovieComedy
Classics of the Estonian plays about how a penniless man can become a millionaire and marry his loving girl.
Lack of WindLack of Wind · 1971
Lack of Wind
7.01971
MovieDrama
Taavi is worried about the lack of wind that won't let him do his daily job as a fisherman. But he is definitely not the guy who would just sit and wait for better days to arrive.
The Red TentThe Red Tent · 1969
The Red Tent
6.11969
MovieAdventureDrama
Torn by personal guilt, Italian General Umberto Nobile reminisces about his 1928 failed Arctic expedition aboard the airship Italia.
DoublesDoubles · 1983
Doubles
3.01983
MovieComedy
A musical comedy about singer Toomas Aringus and rally driver Mati Uibo, whom journalist Tiina Salum considers to be one and the same person due to their external resemblance.

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