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Mustalaishurmaaja
Also known as [The Gypsy Charmer]
(1929) Finland
B&W : [?] Seven? reels / 1900 metres
Directed by Valentin Vaala

Cast: Theodor Tugai (Teuvo Tulio) [Manjardo], Meri Hackzell [Esmeralda], Hanna Taini [Akris], Alli Riks [Glafira], Bruno Laurén [Feri], Waldemar Wohlin [Iska], Aarne Bollström, Ester Hagert, Hemmi Hagert, Aarne Isberg, Manta Nyman, Tekla Nyman, Vladimir Sajkovic (Walle Saikko)

Fennica production; distributed by Suomen Biografi. / Produced by Armas Willamo. Scenario by Theodor Tugai (Teuvo Tulio) and Valentin Vaala. Art direction by Theodor Tugai (Teuvo Tulio) and Valentin Vaala. Costume design by Theodor Tugai (Teuvo Tulio) and Valentin Vaala. Wig maker, Hannes Kuokkanen. Cinematography by Heikki Aho and Björn Soldan. Stills photography by Heinrich Iffland and Björn Soldan. Film editors, Theodor Tugai (Teuvo Tulio) and Valentin Vaala. / Released 4 November 1929. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / Silent film.

Drama.

Survival status: Print exists.

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 8 August 2025.

References: Website-IMDb.

Home video: DVD.