Serenaadi sotatorvella eli sotamies Paavosen tuurihousut

Soldiers conducting combat exercises in the area attract women more than civilians, as Raakki-Kustaa and cantor Sylvester learn to their cost. Private Malakias charms the cowgirl Sandra with his smooth talk. Major Jyrki's manly appearance appeals to the charming lady of the manor, Oilia.

Cast

Kaarlo Angerkoski

as Malakias Paavonen

Ansa Ikonen

as Oili Mäkipalo

Tauno Palo

as Jyrki Harteinen

Siiri Angerkoski

as Aleksandra

Toppo Elonperä

as Korni-Mikko

Ossi Elstelä

as Kullervo Tiainen

Jalmari Rinne

as Sylvester Sointuperä

Arvo Kuusla

as Hilarius Keihäs

Aino Haverinen

as Miina

Inna Ahti

as Elli

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