The Swallow and the Titmouse
L'Hirondelle et la Mésange
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Antoine
- Screenplay & Story
- Gustave Grillet
- Original Title
- L'Hirondelle et la Mésange
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Frères
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Antoine
Gustave Grillet
Jacques Willemetz
Department Leadership Roster
André Antoine
Director
Gustave Grillet
Writer
Jacques Willemetz
Editor
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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.
Who directed The Swallow and the Titmouse?
The Swallow and the Titmouse was directed by André Antoine.
Who stars in The Swallow and the Titmouse?
The principal cast of The Swallow and the Titmouse includes Maguy Deliac, Pierre Alcover, Louis Ravet, Jane Maylianes, Georges Denola.
When was The Swallow and the Titmouse released and how long is it?
The Swallow and the Titmouse was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.