The Swallow and the Titmouse (1924)

6.7/10 78 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Pierre Alcover

Michel, The New Pilot

Louis Ravet

Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner

Jane Maylianes

Griet Van Groot, Pierre's Wife

Recommendations

The River
The Safety of Objects
Chaos
Eleanor the Great
Return
Blue Chips
Adieu Philippine
Ratcatcher
My Little Princess
Heaven Will Wait
TalhotBlond
Iron Jawed Angels
Lux Æterna
Hands of Stone
Pimp
Turning Tide
Bastard Out of Carolina
Come Sunday
Breathe
Drift