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Margie Morris
Born July 24, 1892 · London
Died January 14, 1983 · aged 90
Margie Morris, born Margaret Sarah Whitefoot (1892–1983) was an English stage and silent film actress, revue artist, musician, dancer and singer who worked in the Netherlands during the 1910s and 1920s. She was best known for her collaborations with her husband, Dutch actor and cabaret artist Louis Davids.
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The Tars · 1934The Tars
★ 6.51934
MovieMusicComedy
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.
On the Move · 1935On the Move
★ 7.61935
MovieMusicRomance
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.
The Devil in Amsterdam · 1919The Devil in Amsterdam
★ 7.01919
Movie
The devil has arrived in Amsterdam, hell-bent on bombarding a poor girl, a wealthy banker and a young painter with great misfortune. This film is presumed lost.
Bleeke Bet · 1934Bleeke Bet
★ 7.01934
MovieComedyDrama
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.
Oranje Hein · 1936Oranje Hein
★ 9.01936
MovieComedyMusic
Mientje comes from an ordinary working class family. Her father's alcoholism threatens to put an end to her engagement to Herman, her well to do fiancée. When her parents divorce, Mientje comes into conflict with her future mother-in-law. A grim but ultimately hopeful look at marital problems, poverty, lost love and alcoholism in a working class neighbourhood in Amsterdam.
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