Pierrot the Prodigal

Drama · 1914

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.

Starring

Baldassarre Negroni, Francesca Bertini, Fernand Beissier, Leda Gys, Emilio Ghione, Elvira Radaelli

Director

Baldassarre Negroni