Funnicus' parents, M. and Mme. Dupont, introduce the mischievous collegian to the captivating Mme. Du Hamel, who is their house-guest. Papa Dupont proceeds to take his pleasure in the ... See full summary
Gavroche à la fête (1912) Online
Funnicus' parents, M. and Mme. Dupont, introduce the mischievous collegian to the captivating Mme. Du Hamel, who is their house-guest. Papa Dupont proceeds to take his pleasure in the garden. Mama Dnpont is called away by the maid. Funnicus Dupont remains to entertain the stout but romantic visitor. Funnicus makes affectionate overtures. Madame's heart responds. Funnicus grows bolder. As he kneels to implore a wee kiss, papa and mama enter the room and pour forth vials of wrath upon the precocious fledgling. As papa seizes his child's ears the fair Madame Du Hamel intercedes in his behalf. Grateful Funnicus is led away and locked in a room so that he cannot go to the fair. Is Funnicus subdued? Nay, nay, hardly. He gaily improvises the most practical means of exit from his dungeon and arrives at the fair in time to confound his respected parents. Madame Du Hamel again intercedes for him. Bravo. Bravo. Funnicus is pardoned. With the protecting angel by his side he proceeds to try every ...
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 | Paul Bertho | - | Gavroche |
Released in the US as a split reel along with the documentary Jardins japonais (1913).