The only film record ever made of the original star of Rostand's famous play performing a scene from his most famous role. It is accompanied by a sound-on-cylinder recording of Coquelin's voice reciting one of Cyrano's speeches.
In this version of "L'enfant prodigue", a young Pierrot steals his parents' savings and leaves to be with his beloved Phrynette. Disenchanted by her behavior, Pierrot, repentant, returns home seeking forgiveness.
Earliest known filmed depiction of the Sardou character: a crude washerwoman from Napoleon's military entourage, later snubbed by the new aristocrats in his court.
