Erkki Karu

Erkki Karu
Erkki Karu
Born	Erland Fredrik Kumlander; 10 April 1887; Helsinki, Finland
Died	8 December 1935 (aged 48); Helsinki, Finland
Occupation(s)	film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active	1919–1935
Spouse	Elli Kylmänen
Children	Olavi (1916–1992) and Sinikka (1917–1994)

Erkki Karu (born Erland Fredrik Kumlander^[1]) (10 April 1887 Helsinki – 8 December 1935 Helsinki) was a Finnish film director, screenwriter and producer. He was one of the pioneers of the Finnish cinema.

^ Alanen, Antti (2012). Elokuvantekijät. Helsinki: Otava. pp. 338–339. ISBN 978-951-1-20533-3.
Erkki Karu at IMDb

Erkki Karu

Born	Erland Fredrik Kumlander (1887-04-10)10 April 1887 Helsinki, Finland
Died	8 December 1935(1935-12-08) (aged 48) Helsinki, Finland
Occupation(s)	film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active	1919–1935
Spouse	Elli Kylmänen
Children	Olavi (1916–1992) and Sinikka (1917–1994)