The Rapids-Rider's Brides (1937 film)

Koskenlaskijan morsian
Directed byValentin Vaala
Written byTauno Tattari
Jukka Ahuva
Based onKoskenlaskijan morsian by Väinö Kataja (1914)
Produced byMatti Schreck
StarringJalmari Rinne
Ansa Ikonen
Eino Jurkka
Tauno Palo
CinematographyTheodor Luts
Edited byValentin Vaala
Music byHarry Bergström
Production
company
Release date
  • 1937 (1937)
Running time
83 minutes
CountryFinland
LanguageFinnish

The Rapids-Rider's Brides (Finnish: Koskenlaskijan morsian is a 1937 Finnish drama film directed by Valentin Vaala, based on the novel Koskenlaskijan morsian by Väinö Kataja. The film features themes of family feuds, love, and conflicts between log drivers and farmers. Key scenes, including the dramatic log-driving sequences, were filmed at the Mankala Rapids in Iitti, with stunt doubles used for safety.