Kaarlo Teuvo Puro (November 9, 1884 Helsinki – July 24, 1956 Helsinki) was a Finnish actor, writer, and director.
Puro co-directed the first Finnish fiction film, Salaviinanpolttajat, with Louis Sparre in 1907.
He also directed the first (and one of the only) Finnish horror film Noidan Kirot (Curses of the Witch) starring Einar Rinne and Heidi Blafield.
Author: Unknown Source: Suomalaisen elokuvan vuosikymmenet : johdatus kotimaisen elokuvan ja elokuva-alan historiaan 1896-1963 / Kari Uusitalo, Helsinki : Otava, 1965, picture gallery of Finnish film makers License: PD Finland (simple photos)