Pierrot the Prodigal

Pierrot the Prodigal

5.6

Feb 12 1914

1h 5m

Drama

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.

Francesca Bertini

Francesca Bertini

Pierrot

Leda Gys

Leda Gys

Louisette

Emilio Ghione

Emilio Ghione

Pochinet

Elvira Radaelli

Elvira Radaelli

Fifine