
The Black Diamond
Le diamant noir
Synopsis
On instructions of the French company Pathé Frères, Alfred Machin develops a film industry in the Netherlands and Belgium from 1912 to the advent of World War One. He directs several quality films including La Fille de Delft, Maudite soit la Guerre and this wonderful gem Le Diamant Noir. A man is accused of theft and decides to quit the country. Machin's favourite pet, the panther Mimir shares the lead roll in this film with a magpie.
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- Director
- Alfred Machin
- Original Title
- Le diamant noir
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Belge Cinéma Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Machin
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Alfred Machin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Diamond
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What is The Black Diamond about?
On instructions of the French company Pathé Frères, Alfred Machin develops a film industry in the Netherlands and Belgium from 1912 to the advent of World War One. He directs several quality films including La Fille de Delft, Maudite soit la Guerre and this wonderful gem Le Diamant Noir. A man is accused of theft and decides to quit the country. Machin's favourite pet, the panther Mimir shares the lead roll in this film with a magpie.
Who directed The Black Diamond?
The Black Diamond was directed by Alfred Machin.
Who stars in The Black Diamond?
The principal cast of The Black Diamond includes Albert Dieudonné, Blanche Derval, Fernand Crommelynck, Delaunay, Fernande Dépernay.
When was The Black Diamond released and how long is it?
The Black Diamond was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 50m.



















