Sylvain Poons
Biography: Sylvain Albert Poons was a Dutch actor, singer and comedian.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 21, 1896
Deathday: November 26, 1985
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Known For
My Wife's Family
1935-02-22
My Wife's Family
Overview: Comedy of errors centred around a piano and the baby of a servant girl whose existence is unknown to all, based on the play 'A house full of strife' by A. Duprez and A. Milo Bennet.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1935-02-22
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The Dutch Cabaret Album
1935-01-01
The Dutch Cabaret Album
Overview: Compilation of cabaret songs and sketches. Louis Davids sings and acts with Sylvain Poons, Fien de la Mar and Heintje Davids, among others. The film includes such numbers as ‘Naar de Artis’, ‘De volkstuinkoningin’, ‘De draaiende Venus’ and ‘Hollands Hollywood’. Every song was subtitled so that audiences could sing along.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1935-01-01
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Bleeke Bet
1934-09-06
Bleeke Bet
Overview: In 1930s Amsterdam, greengrocer Bet is involved in illicit affairs with businessman Van Santen. To tighten bonds even further, Bet arranges a marriage between her handsome daughter Jans and the businessman's wacky son Hannes. Jans, however, is in love with tough sailor Ko. Based on the succesful Dutch stage musical by Herman Bouber.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1934-09-06
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The Tars
1934-02-09
The Tars
Overview: After serving in the Royal Navy, Manus, Toon and Dries return to Amsterdam working-class quarter 'the Jordaan'. Back home, they find out things have changed while they were gone; Manus's girl Jans has been unfaithful to him, Toon's father now rejects him on account of his dissolute life and barmaid Auntie Piet has been cooking up a scheme to ruin Dries' relationship with his girl Greet.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1934-02-09
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Modern Land-Sharks
1926-03-19
Modern Land-Sharks
Overview: Hugo Writley, the son of an American shipping magnate, travels to Holland accompanied by his steward, Longway. On the night of their arrival they go to a cabaret, where they get into conversation with two men and their girlfriends who, at closing time, invite the Americans to their home for a few drinks. The hosts, however, turn out to be 'land-sharks' planning to strip the two inebriated Yankees of their cash.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1926-03-19
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De big van het regiment
1935-04-19
De big van het regiment
Overview: Diary fragments tell of the arrival of Belgian refugees across the Dutch border in winter 1915. Reserve lieutenant Berkhage returns from the Belgian border with a refugee child. Named "Big" by the company the kid soon becomes the regimental darling.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1935-04-19
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Bicycling to the Moon
1963-01-24
Bicycling to the Moon
Overview: A gentle comedy about three brothers, each of whom inherited something of their deceased father’s personality. Their paths keep crossing in curious ways.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1963-01-24
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Oranje Hein
1936-10-26
Oranje Hein
Overview: Mientje comes from an ordinary working class family. Her father's alcoholism threatens to put an end to her engagement to Herman, her well to do fiancée. When her parents divorce, Mientje comes into conflict with her future mother-in-law. A grim but ultimately hopeful look at marital problems, poverty, lost love and alcoholism in a working class neighbourhood in Amsterdam.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1936-10-26
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Kermisgasten
1936-02-13
Kermisgasten
Overview: Circus artists Jan and Annie are in possession of jewels that were - unbeknownst to them - stolen from the famous Jolly Sisters. Mistaking them for the thieves, two bumbling detectives infiltrate the Dutch theatre-life.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1936-02-13
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