A Hungry Heart
Synopsis
Vivacious little Gilberte, known as Frou Frou, is the daughter of M. Brigard, a retired merchant, who has as his companion in a life of gaiety, Comte Paul de Valreas, a much younger man. Both the Count and Henry de Sartorys are in love with Frou Frou, and when De Sartorys asks for the hand of Frou Frou, M. Brigard refers him to Louise, the elder daughter, who is in charge of the household. To Louise, who loves de Sartorys, comes the first anguish of her life, when he confides his love for Frou Frou. However, she confers with her little sister who agrees to marry De Sartorys. Paul also asks for Frou Frou's hand, but Brigard refuses, stating he is too jolly a companion to be trusted as a son-in-law.
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Alice Brady
Frou Frou
George MacQuarrie
Marquis Henri de Sartorys
Gerda Holmes
Louis Brigard
Alec B. Francis
M. Brigard
Josephine Earle
Pauline
Mathilde Brundage
Mother of Comte de Valreas
Edward Langford
Comte Paul de Valreas
John Dudley
Baron de Combri
Edna Whistler
Baronne de Combri
Charles Harley
Pitou
Horace Haine
Gaston
Ray Carrara
Georgie de Sartorys
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Émile Chautard
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Frances Marion
- Original Title
- A Hungry Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Peerless Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Émile Chautard
Henri Meilhac, Ludovic Halévy, Frances Marion
Department Leadership Roster
Émile Chautard
Director
Henri Meilhac
Writer
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
Frances Marion
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Hungry Heart
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What is A Hungry Heart about?
Vivacious little Gilberte, known as Frou Frou, is the daughter of M. Brigard, a retired merchant, who has as his companion in a life of gaiety, Comte Paul de Valreas, a much younger man. Both the Count and Henry de Sartorys are in love with Frou Frou, and when De Sartorys asks for the hand of Frou Frou, M. Brigard refers him to Louise, the elder daughter, who is in charge of the household. To Louise, who loves de Sartorys, comes the first anguish of her life, when he confides his love for Frou Frou. However, she confers with her little sister who agrees to marry De Sartorys. Paul also asks for Frou Frou's hand, but Brigard refuses, stating he is too jolly a companion to be trusted as a son-in-law.
Who directed A Hungry Heart?
A Hungry Heart was directed by Émile Chautard.
Who stars in A Hungry Heart?
The principal cast of A Hungry Heart includes Alice Brady, George MacQuarrie, Gerda Holmes, Alec B. Francis, Josephine Earle.
When was A Hungry Heart released and how long is it?
A Hungry Heart was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.