Poikamies-pappa

Poikamies-pappa

1941 · 85 min · ★ 7.5 · Comedy

Bohemian painter Lasse receives a million-dollar inheritance from his aunt who has moved to Australia, on condition that he finds a permanent job, a spouse, and an heir within a week. To top it all off, Lasse must find the will, which unfortunately disappears inside a framed movie star poster belonging to his roommate Jop.

Directed by Orvo Saarikivi · Written by Nisse Hirn

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Sirkka Sipilä Marja Terä
Leo Lähteenmäki Lasse Kimalainen
Annakaarina Liisa
Joel Rinne Jopi
Seppo Ellenberg Napoleon
Toppo Elonperä Iivari Terä
Siiri Angerkoski Kompura
Uno Wikström Haikara
Laila Rihte Tuulia Kompura
Lea Rihte Juulia Kompura
Evald Terho Herbert Kompura
Liisa Tuomi Lulu (uncredited)

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