Pierrot the Prodigal

Overview

A example of female fantasy is L'Histoire d'un Pierrot (1913), based on a musical pantomime by Mario Costa with Francesca Bertini in the role of Pierrot and Leda Gys as Louisette. The young and naive Pierrot is led astray by the evil wine merchant Pochinet (Emilio Ghione). He hopes to distract Pierrot with drinking and gambling while he tries to seduce Louisette.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

February 12, 1914

Original language

French

Countries

Italy

Production

Celio Film

Cast

Emilio Ghione,Ninne,Amedeo Ciaffi,Leda Gys,Elvira Radaelli,Francesca Bertini

Director

Baldassarre Negroni

Writer

Fernand Beissier

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0178570