Modern Land-Sharks

The film follows Hugo Writley, the son of a wealthy American shipping magnate, as he arrives in Holland with his steward, Longway. At a cabaret, they meet two men and their girlfriends, who invite them for drinks at their home. However, the hosts reveal themselves to be 'land-sharks,' scheming to rob the unsuspecting Americans of their money.

Modern Land-Sharks features a cast that includes Vera van Haeften, Jan van Dommelen, Sylvain Poons, Mary Beekman, and Matthieu van Eysden. The film's narrative dives into themes of deception and the clash between cultures, common in comedies of the silent film era. Collectors of vintage cinema will find interest in its unique premise and the exploration of American and Dutch cultural interactions during the 1920s.