The Swallow and the Titmouse

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.

• Release date
• June 5, 1924
• Runtime
• 78 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• André Antoine

Cast

M

Maguy Deliac Marthe, The Young Sister of Griet Pierre Alcover Michel, The New Pilot Louis Ravet Pierre Van Groot, The Barge Owner Jane Maylianes Griet Van Groot, Pierre's Wife

G

Georges Denola The diamond dealer