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The Swallow and the Titmouse
The Swallow and the Titmouse

The Swallow and the Titmouse

Genres

Drama

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Herr Pierre Van Groot owns two barges. Van Groot, his wife, and his sister-in-law navigate along the north channels between Belgium and France. Herr Pierre transports construction material in his barges but he earns extra francs trafficking in diamonds, which he hides in the boat’s rudder. Pierre engages a new first mate, Michel, who gets wise to the diamond smuggling. The film was shot in 1920, but only shown once in its 80 minute entirety at a private screening in 1924.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

78 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

05 June 1924

Country

Belgium

Cast

Maguy Deliac

Maguy Deliac

Marthe, The Young Sister of Griet

Pierre Alcover

Pierre Alcover

Michel, The New Pilot

Louis Ravet

Louis Ravet

Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner

Jane Maylianes

Jane Maylianes

Griet Van Groot, Pierre's Wife

Georges Denola

Georges Denola

The diamond dealer

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