Ruma Elsa

Ruma Elsa

1949 · 73 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy, Romance

The boyish, temperamental chemistry student Elsa Kassel disapproves of her mother and sisters running after men, but when she hears that she's referred to as "ugly Elsa", she takes on a transformation. The new, charming Elsa tests her attractiveness on men and causes confusion all the way to her mother's new groom, Professor Harjula.

Directed by Edvin Laine · Written by Toivo Kauppinen

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Eeva-Kaarina Volanen Elsa Kassel
Arvo Lehesmaa Taavi Harjula
Kullervo Kalske Pertti Oras
Elsa Turakainen Vivi Kassel
Liisa Tuomi Irma Kassel
Rauha Rentola Paula Kassel
Lasse Pöysti Usko Aamunen
Hannes Veivo Erkki Karilo
Sylva Rossi Minni
Maila Tuomi Student (uncredited)
Matti Lehtelä Chemistry Department Janitor (uncredited)
Alexander Saxelin (uncredited)

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