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The Swallow and the Titmouse

The Swallow and the Titmouse (1924)

1h 18m | PG-13

⭐ 6.4 / 10

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.

Director: André Antoine

Studio: Pathé Frères

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Maguy Deliac

Maguy Deliac

as Marthe, The Young Sister of Griet

Pierre Alcover

Pierre Alcover

as Michel, The New Pilot

Louis Ravet

Louis Ravet

as Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner

Jane Maylianes

Jane Maylianes

as Griet Van Groot, Pierre's Wife

Georges Denola

Georges Denola

as Le diamantaire