Tuulikki Paananen
Tuulikki Paananen
Tuulikki Paananen is all glamour in her cover photo for Suomi-Film Uutisaitta, but her papers also provide a behind-the-scenes look at the hard work of being an actress.
The detailed letter from an agent to the 23 year old Paananen covers many aspects of her developing career, such as changing her name, public relations, and her appearance - including how not to look too “Busty.” Both the letter and her contract with Paramount Pictures emphasize grooming her appearance, rather than developing her acting, and suggests how actresses were judged and managed.
1939
Tuulikki Paananen papers, Immigration History Research Center Archives
University of Minnesota Libraries
Tuulikki Paananen Contract with Paramount
Written by Paramount Pictures
1938
