The Grip (1909)
Jean-Marie Hardouin is an old man who once was notorious because of the iron grip he exerted on his family but now he is lame. He whiles away his days in a chair in the house of his son and daughter-in-law. He has to see how his adulterous daughter-in-law plots to murder her two foster children and her husband. Jean-Marie can't intervene and because he can't talk he can't warn his own family. Misfortune, tragic developments, and a fatal ending dominated many of the early Dutch fiction films.
Director: Léon Boedels
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: August 4, 1909
Cast
- Louis Bouwmeester - Jean-Marie Hardouin
- Ko van Sprinkhuijsen - Hippolyte
- Mien de la Mar - Rose
- Raaf Bouwmeester - Emile
- Frits Bouwmeester jr. - Etienne
Screenplay
- Jean Sartène (Theatre Play)
Production: Film-Fabriek Anton Nöggerath
Country: Netherlands
Language: No Language
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Léon Boedels
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grip about?
- Jean-Marie Hardouin is an old man who once was notorious because of the iron grip he exerted on his family but now he is lame. He whiles away his days in a chair in the house of his son and daughter-in-law. He has to see how his adulterous daughter-in-law plots to murder her two foster children and her husband. Jean-Marie can't intervene and because he can't talk he can't warn his own family. Misfortune, tragic developments, and a fatal ending dominated many of the early Dutch fiction films.
- Who directed The Grip?
- The Grip was directed by Léon Boedels.
- Who stars in The Grip?
- The Grip stars Louis Bouwmeester, Ko van Sprinkhuijsen, Mien de la Mar, Raaf Bouwmeester, Frits Bouwmeester jr..
- How long is The Grip?
- The Grip has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Grip?
- The Grip is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Grip produced?
- The Grip was produced in Netherlands.