The Fortunes of Fifi
“The Serio-Comic Tale of a Tiny French Actress. A Fitting "Follow Up" to Miss George Washington”
Synopsis
Fifi is an actress in Napoleon-era France. She wins a lottery and leaves Cartouche, the man she loves to go live with a rich family. The conniving Louis Bourcet tries to woo her because he wants her money. But Fifi wants nothing to do with him, and ultimately she gives up her money and returns to Cartouche. But Cartouche, believing he is too old, refuses to marry her until Napoleon himself orders him to do it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert G. Vignola
- Screenplay & Story
- Molly Elliot Seawell, Eve Unsell
- Original Title
- The Fortunes of Fifi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Famous Players Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert G. Vignola
Molly Elliot Seawell, Eve Unsell
Department Leadership Roster
Robert G. Vignola
Director
Molly Elliot Seawell
Writer
Eve Unsell
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fortunes of Fifi
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What is The Fortunes of Fifi about?
Fifi is an actress in Napoleon-era France. She wins a lottery and leaves Cartouche, the man she loves to go live with a rich family. The conniving Louis Bourcet tries to woo her because he wants her money. But Fifi wants nothing to do with him, and ultimately she gives up her money and returns to Cartouche. But Cartouche, believing he is too old, refuses to marry her until Napoleon himself orders him to do it.
Who directed The Fortunes of Fifi?
The Fortunes of Fifi was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
Who stars in The Fortunes of Fifi?
The principal cast of The Fortunes of Fifi includes Marguerite Clark, William Sorelle, John St. Polis, Yvonne Chevalier, Kate Lester.
When was The Fortunes of Fifi released and how long is it?
The Fortunes of Fifi was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fortunes of Fifi?
The Fortunes of Fifi holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).