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6.1 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19141h 5mItaly

Pierrot the Prodigal

L'histoire d'un Pierrot

Synopsis

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Baldassarre Negroni
Screenplay & Story
Fernand Beissier
Original Title
L'histoire d'un Pierrot
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 5m
Production Studios
Celio Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Baldassarre Negroni

Screenplay & Story

Fernand Beissier

Department Leadership Roster

Baldassarre Negroni

Director

Fernand Beissier

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pierrot the Prodigal

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Pierrot the Prodigal about?

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.

Who directed Pierrot the Prodigal?

Pierrot the Prodigal was directed by Baldassarre Negroni.

Who stars in Pierrot the Prodigal?

The principal cast of Pierrot the Prodigal includes Francesca Bertini, Leda Gys, Emilio Ghione, Elvira Radaelli, Amedeo Ciaffi.

When was Pierrot the Prodigal released and how long is it?

Pierrot the Prodigal was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.