The Black Diamond (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1913, The Black Diamond is a notable film directed by Alfred Machin, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. On instructions of the French company Pathé Frères, Alfred Machin develops a film industry in the Netherlands and Belgium from 1912 to the advent of World War One. He directs several quality films including La Fille de Delft, Maudite soit la Guerre and this wonderful gem Le Diamant Noir. A man is accused of theft and decides to quit the country. Machin's favourite pet, the panther Mimir shares the lead roll in this film with a magpie.
Who’s in it. The Black Diamond stars Albert Dieudonné as Luc Ogier, Blanche Derval as Linke, Fernand Crommelynck as Santher and Delaunay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Black Diamond has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Diamond page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Diamond (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Diamond change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Diamond worth watching?
- The Black Diamond holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Diamond?
- The Black Diamond stars Albert Dieudonné, Blanche Derval, Fernand Crommelynck, Delaunay and Fernande Dépernay.
- When was The Black Diamond released?
- The Black Diamond was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.