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The Prodigal Son

1909-06-04 · 18 min · ★ 10.0

Drama

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.

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Directors
Georges Berr
Production companies
Pathé Frères, Le Film d'art
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

René AlexandreRené AlexandreLe fils aîné
Jean DehellyJean DehellyLe fils prodigue
Henry SylvainLe père

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