Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard (1913)

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Commissioned by Pathé Frères, Alfred Machin shoots several local stories in Belgium, in a typically Belgian setting. Machin produces not only historical dramas, but also some comedies mainly portraying the Brussels "zwanze", the typical humour of the city's inhabitants, which is characterised by a finely-balanced mix of self-deprecation and exaggeration. In doing so he made his films accessible and recognizable to his audience. Mr Beulemeester, notorious member of the local militia and very possessive when it comes to his daughter, is in this film fooled by charmer and suitor Van Soest.

Director: Alfred Machin
Runtime: 14 min
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Production: Belge Cinéma Film
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard about?
Commissioned by Pathé Frères, Alfred Machin shoots several local stories in Belgium, in a typically Belgian setting. Machin produces not only historical dramas, but also some comedies mainly portraying the Brussels "zwanze", the typical humour of the city's inhabitants, which is characterised by a finely-balanced mix of self-deprecation and exaggeration. In doing so he made his films accessible and recognizable to his audience. Mr Beulemeester, notorious member of the local militia and very possessive when it comes to his daughter, is in this film fooled by charmer and suitor Van Soest.
Who directed Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard?
Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard was directed by Alfred Machin.
Who stars in Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard?
Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard stars Nicolas Ambreville, Fernand Gravey.
How long is Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard?
Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
Where was Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard produced?
Monsieur Beulemeester, Civic Guard was produced in Belgium.