The Swallow and the Titmouse
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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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Cast
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Maguy Deliac
Marthe, The Young Sister of Griet
Also in
Monsieur le directeur
Pierre Alcover
Michel, The New Pilot
Known for
Le Million
Bizarre, Bizarre
Louis Ravet
Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner
Known for
The Passion of Joan of Arc
Jane Maylianes
Griet Van Groot, Pierre's Wife
Also in
The Reign of Terror
Queen Elizabeth
Georges Denola
The diamond dealer
André Antoine Director · Gustave Grillet Writer Jacques Willemetz Editor
United States release January 30, 1987 · Produced in Belgium, France · Languages French, No dialogue
Production
Pathé Frères
Production · Distribution
Belgium · France
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Original title
L'Hirondelle et la Mésange
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French · No dialogue
Release dates
France · June 5, 1924
Premiere
United States · January 30, 1987
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