Erkki Karu
Erkki Karu | |
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| Born | Erland Fredrik Kumlander 10 April 1887 |
| 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) (10 April 1887 – 8 December 1935) was a Finnish film director, screenwriter and producer. He was one of the pioneers of the Finnish cinema.