The Swallow and the Titmouse(1924)
Original title: L'Hirondelle et la Mésange
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.
Director: André Antoine
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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
