Movie: Mother Hummingbird

Top 7 Billed Cast

Maria Jacobini
Maria Jacobini

Baroness Irene de Rysbergue

Francis Lederer
Francis Lederer

Georges de Chambry

Jean Dax
Jean Dax

Baron de Rysbergue

Jean Gérard
Jean Gérard

Richard de Rysbergue

Jean-Paul de Baere
Jean-Paul de Baere

Paul de Rysbergue

Hélène Hallier
Hélène Hallier

Miss Dickson

Lya Lys
Lya Lys

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    A neglected Baroness falls in love with her oldest son's military officer friend, their adulterous romance leading the two to flee to Algeria.

  • Release Date

    1929-10-23

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    3.8

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    1.9 starts
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