Movie: Pierrot the Prodigal

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Francesca Bertini
Francesca Bertini

Pierrot

Leda Gys
Leda Gys

Louisette

Emilio Ghione
Emilio Ghione

Pochinet

Elvira Radaelli
Elvira Radaelli

Fifine

Amedeo Ciaffi
Amedeo Ciaffi

Julot

Ninne
Ninne

A Child

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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.

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    1914-02-12

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    5.6

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