The Pierrot (1917)
Gross misunderstandings result in the young actor Jean leaving his wife and child. Years later, the family meets again in the theatre. Jean enters the stage as Pjerrot, whilst his wife and their daughter sit in the audience. The daughter slips behind the stage unnoticed, where suddenly a fire breaks out. Jean, dressed as a clown, must plunge into the flames in a heroic attempt to save both his marriage and the life of his estranged daughter. (Stumfilm.dk)
Director: Hjalmar Davidsen
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: December 10, 1917
Cast
- Gunnar Tolnæs - Jean Riot
- Zanny Petersen - Gabrielle Riot
- Frederik Jacobsen - Gamle Layette
- Erik Holberg - Garoche
- Peter Jørgensen
Screenplay
Cinematography: Louis Larsen
Country: Denmark
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Hjalmar Davidsen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pierrot about?
- Gross misunderstandings result in the young actor Jean leaving his wife and child. Years later, the family meets again in the theatre. Jean enters the stage as Pjerrot, whilst his wife and their daughter sit in the audience. The daughter slips behind the stage unnoticed, where suddenly a fire breaks out. Jean, dressed as a clown, must plunge into the flames in a heroic attempt to save both his marriage and the life of his estranged daughter. (Stumfilm.dk)
- Who directed The Pierrot?
- The Pierrot was directed by Hjalmar Davidsen.
- Who stars in The Pierrot?
- The Pierrot stars Gunnar Tolnæs, Zanny Petersen, Frederik Jacobsen, Erik Holberg, Peter Jørgensen.
- How long is The Pierrot?
- The Pierrot has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- Where was The Pierrot produced?
- The Pierrot was produced in Denmark.