The melodrama Sylvi (1913), directed by Teuvo Puro, is the first Finnish full-length feature film. It is also the first film adaptation of Minna Canth’s play of the same name (second 1944). Orpo Sylvi (Aili Rosvall) is married to his older guardian Aksel Vahli (Teuvo Puro), but passionately loves his childhood friend Viktor Hoving (Teppo Raikas). A difficult situation drives Sylv to desperate deeds. A approximately 27-minute version of the film’s surviving scenes, with the most explanatory text, has been reconstructed.
Credits
Sylvi Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Teuvo Puro
He was 28, 71 years old when he died
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as Aksel Vahl, notario |
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Urho Somersalmi
He was 24, 73 years old when he died
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Sylvi Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Teuvo Puro as Director. He was 28 (71) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Teuvo Puro as Writer. He was 28 (71) years old when He died
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Writing |
