Mustat silmät
1929 · 52 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama
Valentin Vaala's (and Teuvo Tulio's) first film. Only fragments survive.
Directed by Valentin Vaala · Written by Teuvo Tulio
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Teuvo Tulio Eb-Anzio - R Regina Ekroth Elviira
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Valentin Vaala Ra-Dorek - T Thora Steen Filia
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