Fernande Dépernay
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Au ravissement des dames
1913-07-01
Au ravissement des dames
Overview: Based on the book "Au bonheur des dames" written by Emile Zola. "A large shop pays its salesgirls badly and starves them. They become tubercular and their dresses contaminate the rich clients. One of the rare 'social' films of its time." -Georges Sadoul
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1913-07-01
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The Portrait of the Admiral
1922-01-01
The Portrait of the Admiral
Overview: Adapted from a Belgian novel
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Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1922-01-01
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The Black Diamond
1913-05-19
The Black Diamond
Overview: 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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Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1913-05-19
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Loyalty
1914-04-23
Loyalty
Overview: Kaatje, the daughter of the miller Schoonejans, and Jef, a little shepherd, who live near Delft, are happy together. In a floral parade, the carriage the two children have decorated with tulips wins the first prize. The next day, during a thunderstorm, lightning destroys the mill and kills Schoonejans. A life of misery starts for his widow and daughter. Remembering how the theatre manager Boolmans had applauded the dancing of Kaatje and Jef at the floral parade, the widow takes her daughter to Amsterdam, where Boolmans engages Kaatje. The years pass, and Kate has become a famous dancer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1914-04-23
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The Story of Minna Claessens
1912-01-01
The Story of Minna Claessens
Overview: Found recently and restored in 2019 this short silent film tells the story of an artist and his model. One day she's getting seriously ill ... .
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1912-01-01
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