A quaint Finnish film noir whodunnit from late 1950's.
All characters are presented a little humanly flawed, though no one really has thoroughly rotten morals, if not counting the constant smoking and drinking. Maybe they had a bonus case of whisky to get this movie wrapped? Even the detectives arriving to the murder scene start the proceedings with lit cigarettes.
The numerous musical numbers seem unnecessary towards the plot. They are probably just added to receive a lower tax classification than a straightforward crime movie.
But these, rather classy numbers in their own right, along with Helsinki street views, aptly deliver the contemporary black and white atmosphere.
All characters are presented a little humanly flawed, though no one really has thoroughly rotten morals, if not counting the constant smoking and drinking. Maybe they had a bonus case of whisky to get this movie wrapped? Even the detectives arriving to the murder scene start the proceedings with lit cigarettes.
The numerous musical numbers seem unnecessary towards the plot. They are probably just added to receive a lower tax classification than a straightforward crime movie.
But these, rather classy numbers in their own right, along with Helsinki street views, aptly deliver the contemporary black and white atmosphere.