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  • The Swallow and the Titmouse (1924)
  • 80 min | Drama
The Swallow and the Titmouse (1924)
80 min | Drama
A bargeman, his wife and sister-in-law navigate the canals of northern Belgium in their two vessels, the eponymous "L'Hirondelle et la Mésange," taking the time to appreciate the sites and landscapes they encounter along their way. Like ...See moreA bargeman, his wife and sister-in-law navigate the canals of northern Belgium in their two vessels, the eponymous "L'Hirondelle et la Mésange," taking the time to appreciate the sites and landscapes they encounter along their way. Like many in his trade, the mariner supplements his income by transporting occasional contraband. The tranquil rhythms of their nautical lives are interrupted, however, when they hire an ambitious new pilot. Written by Bob Hudson See less
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Director
André Antoine
Writers
Henri Colpi (narrative script: 1984) | Gustave Grillet (screenplay)
Cinematographer
Léonce-Henri Burel
Editors
Henri Colpi (re-cut version: 1984) | Jacques Willemetz
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Updated Jun 5, 1924
Release date
Jan 30, 1987 (United States)

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