The Midnight Chimes
Le Carillon de Minuit
Synopsis
The film is based on the bitter rivalry of two pigeon racers, Fred, the bell-ringer of Bruges and Neel, the fiancé of Fred's partially sighted sister. Following a major tournament, won by Neel's bird, Fred's resentment drives him to mount an attack upon his rival so ferocious that he believes he has killed him. Seized by remorse, he intends to throw himself from the belfry, but his disabled sister risks her own life to mount to the tower and try to save him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques de Baroncelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Michel Levy
- Original Title
- Le Carillon de Minuit
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Belga Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques de Baroncelli
Jean-Michel Levy
Enrique Barreyre
Hippolyte De Kempeneer
Department Leadership Roster
Hippolyte De Kempeneer
Producer
Jacques de Baroncelli
Director
Jean-Michel Levy
Writer
Enrique Barreyre
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midnight Chimes
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What is The Midnight Chimes about?
The film is based on the bitter rivalry of two pigeon racers, Fred, the bell-ringer of Bruges and Neel, the fiancé of Fred's partially sighted sister. Following a major tournament, won by Neel's bird, Fred's resentment drives him to mount an attack upon his rival so ferocious that he believes he has killed him. Seized by remorse, he intends to throw himself from the belfry, but his disabled sister risks her own life to mount to the tower and try to save him.
Who directed The Midnight Chimes?
The Midnight Chimes was directed by Jacques de Baroncelli.
Who stars in The Midnight Chimes?
The principal cast of The Midnight Chimes includes Maggy Théry, Lois Sturt, Eric Barclay, Abel Sovet, Fernand Crommelynck.
When was The Midnight Chimes released and how long is it?
The Midnight Chimes was released in 1924 with a total runtime of Unknown.