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Leentje van de zee

Leentje van de zee

Jan 01, 1928

Rated 7 out of 10

Director

François Frijters

Overview

A young girl survives a shipwreck and is found and subsequently raised by the fisherman Harry Smits. He gives her the name Leentje from the Sea. When she grows up, she becomes engaged to Jaak Rens. Harmstrong, a tourist, tries to seduce her with stories about city life. The next day, he is found with a knife in his back. Jaak Rens is taken in as a suspect, but a mentally challenged beachcomber, who has been protecting Leentje since her childhood, turns out to be the murderer. During the trial, the judge recognizes the birthmark he had placed on Leentje’s arm at birth and realizes that she is his daughter. After the trial Jaak and Leentje marry.

About Leentje van de zee

What is Leentje van de zee about?

A young girl survives a shipwreck and is found and subsequently raised by the fisherman Harry Smits. He gives her the name Leentje from the Sea. When she grows up, she becomes engaged to Jaak Rens. Harmstrong, a tourist, tries to seduce her with stories about city life. The next day, he is found with a knife in his back. Jaak Rens is taken in as a suspect, but a mentally challenged beachcomber…

When was Leentje van de zee released?

Leentje van de zee was released on January 1, 1928.

Who directed Leentje van de zee?

Leentje van de zee was directed by François Frijters.

Who is in the cast of Leentje van de zee?

The cast of Leentje van de zee includes Joe Francky (Harry Smits), François Frijters (Rechter), Roland Frijters (Kleine Jaak Rens), Yvonne Breemans (Ive Bramé) (Leentje) and Freddy Winkeleer (Freddy Wells) (Jaak Rens).

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