The Swallow and the Titmouse (1924)
Original title: L'Hirondelle et la Mésange
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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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Maguy DeliacMarthe, The Young Sister of Griet
Pierre AlcoverMichel, The New Pilot
Louis RavetPierre Van Groot, The Barge OwnerJane MaylianesGriet Van Groot, Pierre's WifeGeorges DenolaLe diamantaireKeywords
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What is The Swallow and the Titmouse about?
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.
How long is The Swallow and the Titmouse?
The Swallow and the Titmouse has a runtime of 78 minutes.