The Midnight Chimes (1924)
The film is based on the bitter rivalry of two pigeon racers, Fred, the bell-ringer of Bruges and Neel, the fiancé of Fred's partially sighted sister. Following a major tournament, won by Neel's bird, Fred's resentment drives him to mount an attack upon his rival so ferocious that he believes he has killed him. Seized by remorse, he intends to throw himself from the belfry, but his disabled sister risks her own life to mount to the tower and try to save him.
Director: Jacques de Baroncelli
Genre: Drama
Release Date: February 22, 1924
Cast
- Maggy Théry - Yanna Beyart
- Lois Sturt - Laura
- Eric Barclay - Neel
- Abel Sovet - Fred Beyart
- Fernand Crommelynck - Yan Beyart
- Hubert Daix - Van Hauten
- Jimmy O'Kelly
Screenplay
Cinematography: Enrique Barreyre
Production: Belga Films
Country: Belgium
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Midnight Chimes about?
- The film is based on the bitter rivalry of two pigeon racers, Fred, the bell-ringer of Bruges and Neel, the fiancé of Fred's partially sighted sister. Following a major tournament, won by Neel's bird, Fred's resentment drives him to mount an attack upon his rival so ferocious that he believes he has killed him. Seized by remorse, he intends to throw himself from the belfry, but his disabled sister risks her own life to mount to the tower and try to save him.
- Who directed The Midnight Chimes?
- The Midnight Chimes was directed by Jacques de Baroncelli.
- Who stars in The Midnight Chimes?
- The Midnight Chimes stars Maggy Théry, Lois Sturt, Eric Barclay, Abel Sovet, Fernand Crommelynck, Hubert Daix.
- What genre is The Midnight Chimes?
- The Midnight Chimes is a Drama film.
- Where was The Midnight Chimes produced?
- The Midnight Chimes was produced in Belgium.