The Crosspatch

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The Crosspatch

"There are many Dutch films, but there is only one „KRIBBEBIJTER" !"

1935

1h 26m

9.0(4 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Drama

Overview

Willy, the son of baron Van Hergershuizen, finds himself disinherited after he marries an untitled girl. His wife decides to take action and applies for the job of the baron's housekeeper.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Cor Ruys

Baron Coenraad van Hergershuizen

Louis de Bree

Uncle Moeki

Philip Dorn

Willy van Hergershuizen

Dolly Mollinger

Loes

Mary Dresselhuys

Mary van Hergershuizen

Louis Borel

Hans van Maren

Chris Baay

Schimmelman

August Kiehl

Frans

Sien de la Mar-Klopper

Katrien

Mary Smit

Roos

Creative team

Directed by: Henry Koster
Ernst Winar
Written by: Jane Bess
Alexander Alexander
Produced by: Gabriel Levy

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