The Swallow and the Titmouse (1924)

06/05/1924 (BE) • 1h 18m

Drama

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Maguy Deliac

Marthe, The Young Sister of Griet

Pierre Alcover

Michel, The New Pilot

Louis Ravet

Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner

Jane Maylianes

Griet Van Groot, Pierre's Wife

Georges Denola

The diamond dealer


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Status

Released

Original Language

No Language

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

canal

barge

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