It's a Cruel World! (1954)
Mr Van Peborgh, an "artiste photographe", remained alone with his three sons Henri, Frans and Louis after the death of his wife.The household is done by the maid Beth while the graceful girl Marie helps him in the store.The eldest son Henri is engaged to Hortense and thinks he's getting married soon.Louis wants to leave for America. The big engagement party on which the whole family is present starts without worry but ends up in a disaster because "It's cruel in the world".
Director: Joris Diels
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 1, 1954
Cast
- Lizy Berna
- René Bertal - Antoine
- Alma Blanca - Young mother
- Jo Bolland
- Edouard Bréville
- Jeanne De Coen - Beth
- Lea De Leeuw
- Ketty Van de Poel - Wieske
- Fee Derickx - Hortense's mother
- Jos Gevers - Uncle Sander
Screenplay
Music: Frank Stevens
Cinematography: Maurice Delattre
Editing: Jef Bruyninckx
Production: Brabo Film
Original Language: nl
Keywords
based on play or musical
More Films by Director: Joris Diels
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's a Cruel World! about?
- Mr Van Peborgh, an "artiste photographe", remained alone with his three sons Henri, Frans and Louis after the death of his wife.The household is done by the maid Beth while the graceful girl Marie helps him in the store.The eldest son Henri is engaged to Hortense and thinks he's getting married soon.Louis wants to leave for America. The big engagement party on which the whole family is present starts without worry but ends up in a disaster because "It's cruel in the world".
- Who directed It's a Cruel World!?
- It's a Cruel World! was directed by Joris Diels.
- Who stars in It's a Cruel World!?
- It's a Cruel World! stars Lizy Berna, René Bertal, Alma Blanca, Jo Bolland, Edouard Bréville, Jeanne De Coen.
- How long is It's a Cruel World!?
- It's a Cruel World! has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is It's a Cruel World!?
- It's a Cruel World! is a Comedy film.