The Fortunes of Fifi_
"The Serio-Comic Tale of a Tiny French Actress. A Fitting "Follow Up" to Miss George Washington"
Fifi is an actress in Napoleon-era France. She wins a lottery and leaves Cartouche, the man she loves to go live with a rich family. The conniving Louis Bourcet tries to woo her because he wants her money. But Fifi wants nothing to do with him, and ultimately she gives up her money and returns to Cartouche. But Cartouche, believing he is too old, refuses to marry her until Napoleon himself orders him to do it.
Starring
Marguerite Clark, William Sorelle, John St. Polis
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Fortunes of Fifi was released 109 years ago in 1917.
Overview
Fifi is an actress in Napoleon-era France. She wins a lottery and leaves Cartouche, the man she loves to go live with a rich family. The conniving Louis Bour...
The Fortunes of Fifi is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 0h 50m.
CAST (7)
Marguerite Clark
Fifi
WS
William Sorelle
Cartouche
John St. Polis
Duvernet
YC
Yvonne Chevalier
Julie
Kate Lester
Madame Bourcet
Jean Del Val
Louis Bourcet
JM
J.K. Murray
The General
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What is The Fortunes of Fifi about?
Fifi is an actress in Napoleon-era France. She wins a lottery and leaves Cartouche, the man she loves to go live with a rich family. The conniving Louis Bourcet tries to woo her because he wants her money. But Fifi wants nothing to do with him, and ultimately she gives up her money and returns to Cartouche. But Cartouche, believing he is too old, refuses to marry her until Napoleon himself orders him to do it.
How long is The Fortunes of Fifi?
The Fortunes of Fifi has a runtime of 50 minutes (0h 50m).
Who stars in The Fortunes of Fifi?
The cast of The Fortunes of Fifi includes Marguerite Clark, William Sorelle, John St. Polis, Yvonne Chevalier, Kate Lester.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Drama
Romance