Kyökin puolella(1940)
A romantic story about a rich girl, who is not used to household work, charms many men while working in the "Haukka" manor. The reason for this undercover work is a bet. Despite being a bad cook she soon becomes attracted to engineer Karma.
Movie: Kyökin puolella
Top 10 Billed Cast
Arja Virmala
Mimmi Muotonen
Iida
Ari Karma
Jali Martema
Aatami Hilpeläinen
Aatu
Carl Relander
Mrs. Relander
Irma Relander
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A romantic story about a rich girl, who is not used to household work, charms many men while working in the "Haukka" manor. The reason for this undercover work is a bet. Despite being a bad cook she soon becomes attracted to engineer Karma.
Release Date
1940-08-31
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8.5
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