The Fortunes of Fifi (1917)
The Serio-Comic Tale of a Tiny French Actress. A Fitting "Follow Up" to Miss George Washington
Fifi is an actress in Napoleon-era France. She wins a lottery and leaves Cartouche, the man she loves to go live with a rich family. The conniving Louis Bourcet tries to woo her because he wants her money. But Fifi wants nothing to do with him, and ultimately she gives up her money and returns to Cartouche. But Cartouche, believing he is too old, refuses to marry her until Napoleon himself orders him to do it.
Director: Robert G. Vignola
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: February 26, 1917
Cast
- Marguerite Clark - Fifi
- William Sorelle - Cartouche
- John St. Polis - Duvernet
- Yvonne Chevalier - Julie
- Kate Lester - Madame Bourcet
- Jean Del Val - Louis Bourcet
- J.K. Murray - The General
Screenplay
Production: Famous Players Film Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert G. Vignola
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fortunes of Fifi about?
- Fifi is an actress in Napoleon-era France. She wins a lottery and leaves Cartouche, the man she loves to go live with a rich family. The conniving Louis Bourcet tries to woo her because he wants her money. But Fifi wants nothing to do with him, and ultimately she gives up her money and returns to Cartouche. But Cartouche, believing he is too old, refuses to marry her until Napoleon himself orders him to do it.
- Who directed The Fortunes of Fifi?
- The Fortunes of Fifi was directed by Robert G. Vignola.
- Who stars in The Fortunes of Fifi?
- The Fortunes of Fifi stars Marguerite Clark, William Sorelle, John St. Polis, Yvonne Chevalier, Kate Lester, Jean Del Val.
- How long is The Fortunes of Fifi?
- The Fortunes of Fifi has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Fortunes of Fifi?
- The Fortunes of Fifi is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Fortunes of Fifi produced?
- The Fortunes of Fifi was produced in United States of America.