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Roland af Hällström

1905 – 1956

Finnish film director, screenwriter and journalist

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About Roland af Hällström

Lived 1905 – 1956 (aged 50). Roland af Hällström was a Finnish film director, screenwriter and film journalist.

Gustaf Gabriel Roland af Hällström (23 August 1905 – 21 February 1956) was a Finnish film director. During his career, he directed 20 films, including Pikajuna pohjoiseen, Läpi usvan (1948), Tukkijoella (1951), Noita palaa elämään (1952), Putkinotko (1954) and Ryysyrannan Jooseppi (1955).

Hällström was married to actress Elvi Saarnio. As a screenwriter, he used a pseudonym Viljo Hela.

Selected filmography

Houkutuslintu (1946) North Express (1947) Hornankoski (1949) Hallin Janne (1950) Noita palaa elämään (1952) Island Girl (1953) The Millionaire Recruit (1953) Shamrock (1953) Kuningas kulkureitten (1953) Poika eli kesäänsä (1955) Lain mukaan (1956)

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Important facts

Born
23 August 1905, Lempäälä
Birth century
20th century
Died
21 February 1956, Helsinki
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, film journalist
Nationality
Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland
Awards
Jussi Award for Best Direction; Jussi Award for Best Script
Also known as
Viljo Hela

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roland af Hällström?

Finnish film director, screenwriter and journalist (1905–1956)

When was Roland af Hällström born?

Roland af Hällström was born on 23 August 1905 in Lempäälä.

When did Roland af Hällström die?

Roland af Hällström died on 21 February 1956 in Helsinki.

What was Roland af Hällström's occupation?

Roland af Hällström was a film director, screenwriter and film journalist.

What nationality was Roland af Hällström?

Roland af Hällström was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roland af Hällström

· Wikidata: Q3564840

· DBpedia: Roland af Hällström

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