
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.
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- 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
Baldassarre Negroni
Fernand Beissier
Department Leadership Roster
Baldassarre Negroni
Director
Fernand Beissier
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pierrot the Prodigal
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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.
