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Modern Land-Sharks

1926Alex Benno

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Hugo Writley, the son of an American shipping magnate, travels to Holland accompanied by his steward, Longway. On the night of their arrival they go to a cabaret, where they get into conversation with two men and their girlfriends who, at closing time, invite the Americans to their home for a few drinks. The hosts, however, turn out to be 'land-sharks' planning to strip the two inebriated Yankees of their cash.

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What is Modern Land-Sharks (1926) about?

Hugo Writley, the son of an American shipping magnate, travels to Holland accompanied by his steward, Longway. On the night of their arrival they go to a cabaret, where they get into conversation with two men and their girlfriends who, at closing time, invite the Americans to their home for a few drinks. The hosts, however, turn out to be 'land-sharks' planning to strip the two inebriated Yankees…

Who stars in Modern Land-Sharks?

Modern Land-Sharks stars Kees Pruis (Hugo Writley), Jan Grootveld (Longway), Vera van Haeften (Hulp van de landhaai), Jan van Dommelen (Bezoeker in cabaret), Sylvain Poons. The film was directed by Alex Benno.

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