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.
The role of Jean is played by Gunnar Tolnæs, who was Nordisk Film’s main star after the death of his colleague Valdemar Psilander. He appeared in 27 Danish silent films.
The role of Jean is played by Gunnar Tolnæs, who was Nordisk Film’s main star after the death of his colleague Valdemar Psilander. He appeared in 27 Danish silent films.
| Original title | Pjerrot |
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| Danish title | Pjerrot |
| International titles | Der Narr seiner Liebe, Pierrot, Pierrot |
| Director | Hjalmar Davidsen |
| Screenplay | Valdemar Andersen |
| Director of Photography | Louis Larsen |
| Appearance | Gunnar Tolnæs, Zanny Petersen, Frederik Jacobsen, Erik Holberg |
| Production country | Denmark |
| Domestic distribution | Fotorama |
| Technical info | 1549 meter, 35 mm, Black/white, Silent |
| Danish theatrical release | 10.12.1917 |
| Cinemas | Kosmorama (København), Vesterbro Teater samt Vesterbro Teater |
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| Production company | Nordisk Films Kompagni |
| Domestic distribution | Fotorama |
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| Direction | Hjalmar Davidsen |
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| Script | Valdemar Andersen |
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| Cinematography | Louis Larsen |
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| Jean Riot | Gunnar Tolnæs |
| Gabrielle Riot, Jeans hustru | Zanny Petersen |
| Gamle Layette, Gabrielles far | Frederik Jacobsen |
| Garoche, direktør | Erik Holberg |
| Appearance | Ove Kühl |
| Appearance | Franz Skondrup |
| Appearance | Agnes Lorentzen |
| Barnet | Ulla Nielsen |
| Appearance | Peter Jørgensen |
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