JURI RUMM (1929) Hans Suursööt, Ly Kerge & Boris Jaanikosk | Adventure | B&W | Nostalgic Flick

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Jüri Rumm is an Estonian feature-length film made in 1929 based on Hans Varessoo's 1908 novel of the same name. The film was directed by Johannes Loop.

Synopsis:

The film depicts the legendary adventures of the Estonian itinerant, thief, and robber Rummu Jüri, who became famous among people in Estonia in the 1880s. The story begins with the corporal punishment meted out to the manor's valet Jüri, which the proud and independent young man does not forgive the gentlemen for. The honor of his beloved Madli is also at stake at the manor, and in order to save her Jüri must risk imprisonment. However, as a skilled and daring man, he remains elusive. The story of the young lovers is intertwined with risky swindles at the expense of the gentry. Like an Estonian Robin Hood, Jüri takes revenge for the injustice done to the peasantry. The film features one of the most convincing fight scenes in Estonia's early film history.

Cast & Crew:

Hans Suursööt as Jüri Rumm, the manor's valet
Ly Kerge as Madli, the manor's maid, his bride
Boris Borissoff as the baron, the manor owner
Karl Laas as Mentus, the administrator of the manor
Mihkel Lepper as the gendarmerie officer, a relative of the baron
Benno Hansen [et] as the trial judge
Salme Peetson as the baroness from the neighboring manor
Elsa Silber as the baroness's daughter
Meta Kelgo as the baron's daughter
Voldemar Toffer as the old valet
Voldemar Päts as Pops
Olga Holts [et] as his wife
Alfred Hindrea as Jüri Rumm's companion
Richard Mildeberg as a soldier
A. Kaasik as a soldier

Directed by: Johannes Loop
Based on: Jüri Rumm (1908 novel by Hans Varessoo)
Cinematography: Konstantin Märska
Distributed by: Konstantin Märska Filmproduktsioon
Release Date: December 11, 1929
Running Time: 101 minutes, 40 seconds
Country: Estonia
Language: Estonian