Once again we watch the adventures of Esko as he goes to his wedding with his friend Mikko Vilkastus- only to find out his "bride" is marrying somebody else.Nummisuutarit (1957) is directed by Valentin Vaala.The author of the original play is of course Aleksis Kivi.There has been three versions shot of the play, this being the last one.This was one of the early movies filmed in color.Martti Kuningas does a terrific job as the childlike Esko.The recently passed away Helge Herala is brilliant as Mikko.Lauri Leino is excellent as Esko's father Topias.Great job by Alice Lyly as mother Martta and Ernest Ervasti as brother Iivari.Jalmari Rinne is marvelous as Sepeteus.Holger Salin is very good as Niko.Heidi Krohn does wonderful job as Jaana.Heikki Heino plays Kristo while Jussi Oksa is Karri.Eila Auer portrays Kreeta.Kosti Klemelä is her fresh husband Jaakko.Ismo Kallio is seen as First Wedding Guest.Also Pertti Palo appears as Wedding Guest.On Friday we heard sad news that Palo, the eldest son of Tauno Palo, has died after a long illness at the age of 75.Nummisuutarit has a lot of memorable stuff.One of them is when Esko makes a riot at the wedding, breaking all that glass.And when he becomes drunk after Mikko gives him booze.And when Niko is made to look like a wanted criminal so that he could get a ride back home to his daughter Jaana.Esko's character is a character you just have to like.You feel sorry for him when he has all that misfortune.But after a while things look good again.