Whirlpool of Fate (La Fille de l'eau) 99 years old

Whirlpool of Fate

Jean Renoir's directional debut and first silent film stars his wife, Catherine Hessling, as a young girl who manages to turn her tragic family life into one of joy and happiness.

Credits

Pierre Renoir
Pierre Renoir as Farmer
Charlotte Clasis
Charlotte Clasis as Madame Maubien
Maurice Touzé
Maurice Touzé as La Fuine
Georges Térof
Georges Térof as Monsieur Raynal
Pierre Lestringuez
Pierre Lestringuez as Jef
Catherine Hessling
Catherine Hessling as Virginia Rosaert

Whirlpool of Fate Cast

Name Character
Pierre Renoir He was 39, 66 years old when he died as Farmer
Charlotte Clasis She was 33, 82 years old when she died as Madame Maubien
Maurice Touzé He was 20, 67 years old when he died as La Fuine
Georges Térof He was 50, 74 years old when he died as Monsieur Raynal
Pierre Lestringuez He was 35, 61 years old when he died as Jef
Catherine Hessling She was 24, 79 years old when she died as Virginia Rosaert

Whirlpool of Fate Crew

Name Department
Jean Bachelet as Director of Photography. He was 30 (82) years old when He died Camera
Jean Renoir as Set Decoration. He was 30 (84) years old when He died Art
Jean Renoir as Director. He was 30 (84) years old when He died Directing
Jean Renoir as Producer. He was 30 (84) years old when He died Production
Pierre Lestringuez as Writer. He was 35 (61) years old when He died Writing
Whirlpool of Fate poster
Whirlpool of Fate (99 years)

  • Release day: Friday, March 20, 1925
  • Runtime: 72 minutes