Mr Van Peborgh, an "artiste photographe", remained alone with his three sons Henri, Frans and Louis after the death of his wife.The household is done by the maid Beth while the graceful girl Marie helps him in the store.The eldest son Henri is engaged to Hortense and thinks he's getting married soon.Louis wants to leave for America. The big engagement party on which the whole family is present starts without worry but ends up in a disaster because "It's cruel in the world".
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Lizy Berna
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René Bertal
Antoine
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Alma Blanca
Young mother
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Bachelor with 40 children
Jo Bolland
Edouard Bréville
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Gabrielle Petit
Jeanne De Coen
Beth
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Lea De Leeuw
Ketty Van de Poel
Wieske
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Fee Derickx
Hortense's mother
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Jos Gevers
Uncle Sander
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Lizzy Gouverneur
Hortense
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Ferre Karsman
Joris Diels Director · Robert Lussac Writer Mitje Wolfaert Writer
First release January 1, 1954 · Original title 't Is wreed in de wereld
Production
Brabo Film
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Languages
Original title
't Is wreed in de wereld
Original language
Dutch
Release dates
Belgium · January 1, 1954
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