Fien de la Mar
Biography: Fien de la Mar (1895-1965), born Josephina Johanna de la Mar, was a Dutch actress, singer and comedienne. She is considered one of the biggest divas in Dutch theatre and film history. The DelaMar theatre in Amsterdam was built especially for her by her husband, architect Piet Grossouw. She died in 1965 after jumping out of her window, her second suicide attempt.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 02, 1898
Deathday: April 23, 1965
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One Life is Not Enough
2016-02-03
One Life is Not Enough
Overview: Fien de la Mar (1898-1965) was a Dutch actress with exceptional allure and extraordinary talent. With this she celebrated many triumphs, but her life ultimately ended in tragedy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 2016-02-03
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On the Move
1935-01-01
On the Move
Overview: Janus Fortuin is a goodhearted piano tuner married to a greedy landlady. Their daughter Polly is engaged to young songwriter George van Reen. When rich uncle Barend from Batavia makes a surprise visit — pretending to be a lodger called 'Van Santen' — the Fortuin family finds their lives turned upside down.
Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1935-01-01
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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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The Ghost Train
1939-05-10
The Ghost Train
Overview: A group of travelers find themselves stranded for the night at a deserted train station, which according to the old stationmaster, has been haunted for the last 20 years.
Genres: Horror Comedy Crime
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1939-05-10
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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 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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Klokslag twaalf
1936-11-05
Klokslag twaalf
Overview: On his wedding day, mere hours before the statute of limitations for his crimes expires, revengeful mobsters abduct former criminal Jean Verdier. The gang leader's daughter - who's still in love with Jean - tries to stall the police until the clock strikes twelve and he can no longer be prosecuted.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1936-11-05
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Somewhere in the Netherlands
1940-04-19
Somewhere in the Netherlands
Overview: Mobilization on the brink of the Second World War divides a husband and wife. When lawyer Frans van Loon is called up to join the mine clearance service he doesn't want to worry his wife and keeps it from her. His secretiveness leads her to believe he doesn't love her anymore. She subsequently falls for the charms of an actor. When Frans finds out, a violent quarrel ensues.
Genres: War Drama Romance
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1940-04-19
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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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Het leven is niet zoo kwaad
1935-12-20
Het leven is niet zoo kwaad
Overview: When shaving cream seller Lou Helm is spotted by Anita Mara of the Odeon Revue, who thinks he was born to be a music hall star, he eagerly signs a contract and leaves his girlfriend Annie. His star career, however, does not turn out the way he planned...
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1935-12-20
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