The Swallow and the Titmouse (1924): Cast
The Swallow and the Titmouse is a 1924 drama directed by André Antoine, starring Louis Ravet as Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner, Pierre Alcover and Georges Denola. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- André Antoine
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Pathé Frères
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Swallow and the Titmouse About?
The premise of The Swallow and the Titmouse without spoilers.
Pierre Van Groot owns two barges and, with his wife and sister‑in‑law, navigates the north channels between Belgium and France. He transports construction material but also smuggles diamonds hidden in a rudder. He hires first mate Michel, who soon discovers the scheme. Filmed in 1920, the 80‑minute film was shown only once at a private screening in 1924.
The Swallow and the Titmouse Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- boat
- rape
- jewel smuggling
- murder
- belgium
- barge
- fight
- peeping tom
- customs
The Swallow and the Titmouse Cast & Characters
Louis Ravet leads the cast as Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner, with Pierre Alcover as Michel, The New Pilot and Georges Denola as The diamond dealer. Directed by André Antoine; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director André Antoine
- Louis Ravet as Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner
- Pierre Alcover as Michel, The New Pilot
- Georges Denola as The diamond dealer
- Jane Maylianes as Griet Van Groot, Pierre's Wife
Also Starring in The Swallow and the Titmouse
· 1 more- Maguy Deliac Marthe, The Young Sister of Griet
The Swallow and the Titmouse Also Known As
Also known as “燕子与山雀”.
- Also known as
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- 燕子与山雀
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The Swallow and the Titmouse FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Swallow and the Titmouse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Swallow and the Titmouse?
The Swallow and the Titmouse runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Swallow and the Titmouse released?
The Swallow and the Titmouse was released on June 5, 1924.
Who directed The Swallow and the Titmouse?
The Swallow and the Titmouse was directed by André Antoine.
More films by André Antoine Who is in the cast of The Swallow and the Titmouse?
The Swallow and the Titmouse stars Louis Ravet as Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner, Pierre Alcover as Michel, The New Pilot and Georges Denola as The diamond dealer, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Swallow and the Titmouse have a post-credit scene?
No. The Swallow and the Titmouse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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