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Linnaisten vihreä kamari (The Green Chamber of Linnais) is a Finnish film from 1945 directed by Valentin Vaala. Mixed with elements of horror and romance, it is based on an 1859 novel The Green Chamber of the Linnainen Mansion (Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari) by Zachris Topelius.[1]

Linnaisten vihreä kamari
Directed by	Valentin Vaala
Written by	Usko Hurmerinta
Based on	Linnaisten kartanon viheriä kamari by Zachris Topelius
Produced by	Matti Schreck
Starring	Rauli Tuomi Regina Linnanheimo Kaija Rahola Paavo Jännes Ture Junttu
Cinematography	Eino Heino
Edited by	Valentin Vaala
Music by	Felix Krohn
Production company	Suomi-Filmi Oy
Distributed by	Suomi-Filmi Oy
Release date	4 February 1945 (1945-02-04)
Running time	91 minutes
Country	Finland
Language	Finnish

The film represents the style of pure escapism with its mansion settings filled with romances, wrong identities and centuries-old secrets. It was the most watched Finnish premiere film of 1945 and went on to win three Jussi Awards; Rauli Tuomi for best actor in a leading role, Eino Heino for best cinematography and Roy for best production design.[2]

Reception

Linnaisten vihreä kamari received mixed reviews. It was noted for achieving to create a genuine historical-romantic atmosphere. Also the acting, cinematography and production design were praised. On the other hand, some critics mentioned that the film failed to modernize the themes of the original novel.[3]

Main cast

• Rauli Tuomi as Kaarle Lithau
• Regina Linnanheimo as Anna Littow
• Kaija Rahola as Ringa Littow
• Paavo Jännes as Karl Sigismund Littow / Jaakko von Littow
• Eine Laine as Winterloo
• Reino Valkama as Eusebius Winterloo
• Ture Junttu as Spiegelberg
• Mailis Vaaja as Adelaide Triste-Ruban
• Arvi Tuomi as Holming
• Henny Waljus as Justiina
• Erkki Kalakari as Rosengreni
• Elli Ylimaa as Renata Weder
• Arvo Lehesmaa as Weder

References

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