Toil of Men (1921)
Unaware of its contents, kind-hearted captain Beets delivers a package containing smuggled diamonds to Balthazar, the far from honest owner of an Amsterdam dance-hall. To double his profit, Balthazar shoots the innocent captain in cold blood and makes it appear as if Beets has committed suicide. The captain's daughter Eva and her sweetheart, young author Willy Vermeer, see through Balthazar's plans and will not rest until the criminal is punished for his deed.
Director: Theo Frenkel Sr.
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 28, 1921
Cast
- Willem van der Veer - Kapitein Beets
- Coen Hissink - Balthazar 'de Tijger'
- Kitty Kluppell - Eva
- Louis Davids - Willy Vermeer
- Jan Lemaire Jr. - Zwervertje
- Vera van Haeften - Caroline
Screenplay
- Israël Querido (Novel)
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Theo Frenkel Sr.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toil of Men about?
- Unaware of its contents, kind-hearted captain Beets delivers a package containing smuggled diamonds to Balthazar, the far from honest owner of an Amsterdam dance-hall. To double his profit, Balthazar shoots the innocent captain in cold blood and makes it appear as if Beets has committed suicide. The captain's daughter Eva and her sweetheart, young author Willy Vermeer, see through Balthazar's plans and will not rest until the criminal is punished for his deed.
- Who directed Toil of Men?
- Toil of Men was directed by Theo Frenkel Sr..
- Who stars in Toil of Men?
- Toil of Men stars Willem van der Veer, Coen Hissink, Kitty Kluppell, Louis Davids, Jan Lemaire Jr., Vera van Haeften.
- How long is Toil of Men?
- Toil of Men has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Toil of Men?
- Toil of Men is a Drama, Crime film.