Pierrot the Prodigal (1914)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Baldassarre Negroni
  • Profile picture of Francesca Bertini
    Pierrot Francesca Bertini
  • Profile picture of Leda Gys
    Louisette Leda Gys
  • Profile picture of Emilio Ghione
    Pochinet Emilio Ghione

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