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  2. The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son

Original Title: L'Enfant prodigue

1909
18m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1909

Runtime

18m

Storyline

A father has two sons, the older one serious and hard-working, the younger one spendthrift and pleasure-seeking. The latter rejects his father's authority and leaves home. It is not long before he wastes all his fortune and falls into poverty. He repents and decides to return home. Despite his older son's resentment, the father welcomes back the lost sheep.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
18m
Jul 8, 1909
Languages
French
Director
Georges Berr
Georges Berr
Production
Pathé Frères
Pathé Frères
Production Countries
France

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

René Alexandre

René Alexandre

Le fils aîné

Jean Dehelly

Jean Dehelly

Le fils prodigue

Henry Sylvain

Le père

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