The Black Tulip (1921)

4.0/10 82 min History Drama

Overview

In 17th century Holland, a faction of royalists is scheming to restore the monarchy and jail the De Witt brothers, who control the Republic. At the same time Tulip Fever is raging, and bulb-grower Cornelis van Baerle tries to obtain the secret of black tulips. Van Baerle will soon find himself threatened by radical royalists and rival bulb-grower Isaac van Boxtel.

Cast

Eduard Verkade

Cornelis de Witt

Coen Hissink

Cipier / Gryphus

Zoe Palmer

Rosa, dochter van de cipier

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