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.
Released: Feb 12, 1914
Runtime: 65 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Francesca Bertini, Leda Gys, Emilio Ghione, Elvira Radaelli, Amedeo Ciaffi, Ninne
Crew: Baldassarre Negroni (Director), Fernand Beissier (Writer)