Asessorin naishuolet

Asessorin naishuolet

1937 · 90 min · ★ 4.7 · Comedy, Romance

Alfred Haaravirta's worries begin, when his longtime housekeeper dies. So Alfred sends a letter to his old friend Matilda and asks her to be his new housekeeper. But Matilda misunderstands the letter to be a proposal of marriage.

Directed by T.J. Särkkä · Written by Ensio Rislakki

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Aku Korhonen Alfred Haaravirta
Yrjö Tuominen Pakkola
Ester Toivonen Aino Pakkola
Jorma Nortimo Veikko Pajukivi
Siiri Angerkoski Matilda Bybom
Laila Rihte Vieno
Ilse Erkkilä Hely Pakkola (uncredited)
Lilli Sairio Selma (uncredited)
Rosi Rinne Mrs. Salminen (uncredited)
Kaija Suonio Eedit Haaravirta (uncredited)
Uuno Montonen Dr. Katajisto (uncredited)
Maire Hyvönen Maid (uncredited)

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